ABOUT DESCARTES UNDERWRITING

Descartes was born out of the conviction that the ever-increasing complexity of risks faced by corporations, governments and vulnerable communities calls for a renewed approach in insurance. Our team brings together industry veterans from the most renowned institutions (AXA, SCOR, Swiss Re, Marsh, Aon, ...) and scientists on top of their field to bring underwriting excellence. After 5 years of existence, Descartes has secured a leading position in parametric insurance for weather and climate-related risks utilizing machine learning, real-time monitoring from satellite imagery & IoT. After a successful Series B raise of $120M USD, we launched Descartes Insurance, a 'full stack' insurer licensed to underwrite risk by the French regulator ACPR. With a growing corporate client base (400+ and counting), our diverse team is headquartered in Paris and operates out of our 19 global offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Singapore and Japan. Descartes is trusted by a panel of A-rated (re)insurers to carry out its activities.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE 

Descartes Underwriting is seeking an Events & Marketing Manager to join our Marketing & Communication Team. You will report to the Chief Marketing & Communication Officer (CMO) and you will be responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing events that strengthen our brand presence and support our business growth, ensuring alignment with our overall trade and marketing strategy.

The applicant will be in close and effective cooperation with all business units and play a vital role in the following activities:

1. Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of client facing events, including trade shows, conferences, office launch events, webinars, broker events, speaking opportunities, and other strategic marketing activations.
2. Own and maintain the master event calendar, ensuring alignment across functions and on-time delivery of all milestones.
3. Oversee full event logistics: venue sourcing, vendor and supplier management, contract negotiation, booth/exhibition space coordination, and material production – with the help of the communication team.
4. Manage the annual events budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost-effective execution, and year-round budget oversight, with the supporting and validating of the CMO.
5. Lead sponsorship negotiations and secure partnerships to maximize event value and ROI.
6. Collaborate closely with the Sales team and regional leads to align event strategies with target accounts and business objectives.
7. Partner with the Growth Marketing Manager, who is in charge of maximizing lead capture from events.
8. Track and analyze event performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to optimize future strategies.
9. Ensure all events deliver a high-quality, on-brand experience that supports both marketing and sales objectives.

Your missions will evolve in the future as Descartes is growing fast and many exciting projects are waiting for you. It's a unique opportunity to take a closer look inside a fast-growing scale-up with huge ambitions!

ABOUT YOU 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

•  Completed a master’s degree from a Business school / University;
• 5-7 years of experience in Event Marketing with strong expertise in Event Strategy & Planning, Digital & Hybrid Events, Demand Generation / Lead Generation, ideally in a B2B environment (and insurance industry).

SKILLS

• Fluency in English (written & verbal communication) is mandatory, French is a plus;
• Ability to understand insurance & financial terms, as well scientific and complex technical information. Prior experience in the insurance industry and parametric solutions is a plus;
• Self-motivated, ambitious and with strong work ethics;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Eye for quality, attention to detail and deadlines;
• Proficiency in PowerPoint & Excel.
  
  

MINDSET

• Results oriented, high energy but humble, with the ability to play an important role in coordinating a dynamic and multi-cultural environment;
• Eager to learn more about the insurance industry and committed to the organization’s mission;
• Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity;
• Curious and proactive: You enjoy exploring new solutions and identifying opportunities to improve performance;
• Committed and autonomous: You are dedicated to your missions, a self starter, and result-oriented;
• Analytical mindset: You can interpret data and translate it into actionable recommendations.

WHY JOIN DESCARTES UNDERWRITING?

• Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence; 
• Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.);
• Work in a collaborative & professional environment;
• Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity;
• Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks;
• A competitive salary, bonus and benefits;
  
• You can benefit from punctual home office days.

At Descartes Underwriting, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and for equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

With equal skills, all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Step 1: Call and HR Interview with our Talent Recruiter
• Step 2: In person or remote manager interview
  
• Step 3: In person team interview to meet our team and discover our offices