Graduate Trainee Portfolio

Portfolio traineeship overview

We are pleased to offer a 6-month portfolio traineeship in the UAE, designed for fresh graduates seeking to build a strong foundation in the insurance industry. This program provides hands-on experience within a professional and collaborative environment, offering exposure to core portfolio operations while supporting the development of essential technical and interpersonal skills.

Key details

Duration: 6 months
Location: UAE
Eligibility: Fresh graduates (business, finance, or related disciplines preferred)

Candidate profile

We are seeking candidates who are naturally curious and have a keen interest in technology and innovation. As we navigate the future, we value individuals who are eager to stay updated with the latest digital trends and advancements. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools, showcasing a forward-thinking mindset that aligns with our vision for growth and progress.

Why working with us?

Remote working? 10 days per month, plus some days of working from abroad
360° well-being? We care about your health so you can benefit from dedicated support for your psychophysical well-being
Discover a flexible and inclusive environment where your peace of mind and personal style truly matter.

Our values

  • Customer and market excellence: Unwavering commitment and expertise to provide maximum support to those who rely on us.
  • Collaborative leadership: Valuing people, promoting a culture of feedback and collective well-being.
  • Entrepreneurship: Anticipating trends and taking risks in an environment that fosters innovation and responsibility.
  • Trust: Acting with integrity, honoring commitments, promoting diversity and inclusion, and acting transparently for corporate social responsibility.

What you should know before applying

At Allianz, we are committed to ensuring a fair hiring process and minimizing unconscious bias during the screening phase. In this regard, we ask each candidate to submit their resume including only the essential information for an objective and transparent assessment of skills and experience. For example, it is preferable to omit the photo or the city of residence before submitting the CV.

About Allianz Trade

Headquartered in Paris, Allianz Trade is the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit, and political risk, present in over 40 countries with 5,800 employees.

In 2024, our revenues reached 3.8 billion euros, and we guaranteed 1,400 billion euros of trade transactions worldwide. With sustainability, collaboration, and inclusion at the heart of our values, our workplace culture has earned global recognition—demonstrated by our certification as a Great Place to Work and a Gold Medal from EcoVadis in 2025.

Disclaimer: Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes.

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow, and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

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