We are the CelsiusPro Group, an award-winning insurtech group dedicated to helping both private and public organisations to understand and mitigate the adverse financial impact of climate and NatCat risks. As the challenges posed by climate change intensify, our mission is to bring parametric insurance from the fringes to centre stage.
Through CelsiusPro, we develop cutting-edge technology for managing parametric insurance. We collaborate with clients in designing and structuring tailored parametric solutions combining risk management, data science, and risk modelling. Our climate risk consulting services round our holistic solutions suite.
Business is underwritten by NatCatPro, utilizing our proprietary technology platform. We partner with insurance brokers to serve corporates and public-sector organisations seeking financial coverage against climate and NatCat perils.
With Global Parametrics, we expand our disaster risk management response capabilities by incorporating the risk capacity of the Natural Disaster Fund (NDF), a public-private partnership with capital committed by UK and German government agencies and backed by Hannover Re.
Our corporate culture thrives on core values of simplicity, sincerity, courage, and tenacity. We invite you to join us on this journey!
Team
The Climate Resilience Solutions (CRS) Team provides consulting services for public and private sector clients in the design of inclusive climate and NatCat (re)insurance schemes, working with multilateral actors such as the World Bank, FAO, UNDP and WFP. Key mandates of the team include the development and execution of disaster risk finance (DRF) consulting mandates, in addition to the management of two pools of Technical Assistance (TA), the InsuResilience Investment Fund (IIF) Technical Assistance Facility and the NDF Technical Assistance Facility.
Services financed by TA and consulting projects and include capacity building of clients and partners, client education, product R&D and structuring services, and marketing, in low- and middle-income countries.
We are now looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the management and execution of a number of key programmes within the CRS team, including the Technical Assistance, in addition to supporting our ESG/impact reporting function.
Role
The Junior Project Manager will support a number of accounts and projects as part of the CRS team mandate, supporting the successful development of DRF consulting tenders, and the implementation of programmes to ensure their successful execution. The role will require daily communication with project partners to ensure the timely delivery of project milestones.
As part of this role, you will gain detailed knowledge of CP Group’s products and services and will gain access to and understanding of the key institutions and agendas driving climate resilience and impact. The ideal candidate for this role is a fast learner, able to work independently and to tight deadlines. You will need excellent communication skills and have the ability to work across sectors to meet objectives.
We are looking for someone with early experience in project or account management, preferably with working experience in emerging markets. The ideal candidate for this role can work to tight deadlines and work independently. You will have a keen interest and experience in the basics of climate risk finance and disaster resilience and will have the ability to work across sectors/ professions to meet objectives.
The role might include occasional business travel.
Responsibilities
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Assume project manager role for IIF and NDF TA projects. Ensuring project work stays within timeframes, working with partners and other individuals to implement project activities, monitor and report on progress, analyse data, make suggested corrections if needed and contribute to project reports.
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Support with the implementation of key DRF consulting projects including project management, research, report writing and developing presentations and capacity building sessions.
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Support in the bidding process for DRF consulting mandates by coordinating with relevant teams within the CP Group to draft financial and technical proposals.
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Regular engagement with stakeholders across the company to understand and optimise the use of CP Group products and services.
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Support in the maintenance and monitoring of Celsius Pro Group impact framework including impact and ESG reporting on a regular basis.
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Ad-hoc tasks related to business needs of the team and the group.
Qualifications
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Minimum of BA/BSc degree or equivalent preferably in Business, Finance, Risk, Economics, or similar field.
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1-3 years of work experience (including internships related to insurance and/or project management), preferably in a related field is an advantage.
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Fluent in English (Spanish is an asset), more languages are beneficial
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Ability to create compelling documents and presentations, experience in reporting and writing.
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Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
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Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in geographically and culturally diverse regions.
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Good project management and presentation skills.
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Knowledge of climate and disaster risk finance and insurance is an advantage.
You are a team player with strong analytical and inter-personal skills. You are curious and bring passion and innovation to your work. You are solution and results oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a structured and timely manner.
Candidates
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We offer a dynamic and international working environment linking climate change risks, index insurance, and reinsurance. CelsiusPro consists of a data-driven, pragmatic, motivated, and talented team. Applications without motivation letters will not be considered. Contact: kay.tuschen@celsiuspro.com.
Candidates must have Swiss, UK, or EU citizenship, or a valid Swiss or UK work permit