📚 Candidate Guide
Thank you for your interest in Wakam! This page is here to support you at every step: from preparing for your interview to your first day, including internal opportunities. Your recruiter remains your first point of contact, never hesitate to ask them your questions.
What we are looking for?
At Wakam, we look for positive energy, an agile mindset and a genuine taste for collaboration. Technical skills matter, of course. But cultural fit is just as important. We've created an internal Manifesto: The Wakam Way, which defines how we work and interact. It's what makes Wakam a unique place: fun, forward-thinking, transparent.
Prepare for your interview
At Wakam, an interview works both ways. We want to make sure you're the right fit for the role and the team, but you also need to make sure you can see yourself working with us. Our tips:
Our recruitment process
Every step is designed so that we make the right decision, for you and for us.
Discovery call (HR)
A first conversation with a member of the Talent Acquisition team to get to know each other, understand your background and motivations, and introduce you to Wakam.
Manager interview
An in-depth discussion with your future manager to assess both technical and cultural fit.
Case study or technical interview
Depending on the role: a practical case, a technical exercise, or a deeper conversation about your skills.
Team meeting
The chance to see if you click with the people you'll be working with day to day.
Our open roles
Our open roles span all our squads: Underwriting, Finance, People, Data, Tech, Revenue, Risks & Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit and UK.
We hire junior and senior profiles alike, apprentices as well as experts. What matters most is curiosity, a drive for impact, and a taste for a challenge.
Your onboarding
Before you arrive
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You'll receive content to help you discover Wakam's culture (videos, mission overview, etc.)
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Your laptop, system access and tools are set up ahead of your first day
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Your manager organises your arrival to help you get started smoothly
Your first days
🎁 Welcome Pack - goodies and surprises waiting for you on arrival
👯 A dedicated buddy - a Wakamee who supports you, answers your questions, and helps you find your feet
👥 Personalised HR 1:1 - to go over your contract, compensation and benefits
🗓️ Group onboarding sessions - HR organisation & tools, Play & Plug, Data, Wakam's mission, API, Communications, and DUST (our AI tool)
📚 Wakam Academy - our self-service e-learning platform (Insurance 101, GDPR, AI, IT Charter, etc.)
A few weeks in
📸 Photo shoot - every Wakamee gets their own portrait!
✅ People Ops follow-up - we check in with you at the end of your probation period
💬 Your feedback matters - we ask for your impressions to improve the experience for future joiners
Ready to join us? We can't wait to meet you 💙
Your questions, our answers
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How should I prepare for a video interview?
1️⃣ Interviews take place on Teams → check that your camera and microphone are working.
2️⃣ Make sure you have enough battery.
3️⃣ Log in a few minutes early.
4️⃣ Choose a quiet place, free from distractions.
5️⃣ If possible, don't plan anything right after, in case you'd like to extend the conversation for further questions.
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What should I wear?
🇫🇷 Role in France → Come as you are! We dress casually at the office.
🇬🇧 Role in the UK → Business casual is recommended, especially for in-person interviews.
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Where do in-person interviews take place?
🥖 Paris → 120-122 rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris (Metro lines 3, 4, 8, 9)
💂 London → The address will be shared by your recruiter