Research Analyst – 29764

The Emerald Group; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group in Zürich seeks a Research Analyst to join the CAT Modelling team, developing and maintaining underwriting systems that support an optimized risk position against catastrophes.

You will analyze advanced scientific data, model catastrophic events, and contribute to methodologies for assessing exposure and pricing contracts, collaborating to drive portfolio profitability and risk-aware decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science related fields.
• Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related fields.
• Computer Science focused on Machine Learning or other Data Science related fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document proprietary software packages that integrate third party modelling software with the company’s existing software/databases.
• Software analysis of advanced scientific data to model potential catastrophic events.
• Maintain the company’s software and develop methodologies to help the Company in its assessment of its exposure to various losses, including catastrophe risk position by pricing contracts, measuring marginal impact to its portfolio, and ranking them based on profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science

Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related fields

Master’s degree in Computer Science focused on Machine Learning or Data Science

Job description

The Research Analyst will work within the CAT Modelling team to maintain and develop the underwriting systems that support the Company’s optimized risk position regarding its exposure to catastrophes and is charged with the assessment of catastrophic events

• Category: Analyst
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Develop and document proprietary software packages that integrate third party modelling software with the company’s existing software/databases
• Software analysis of advanced scientific data to model potential catastrophic events
• Maintain the company’s software and develop methodologies to help the Company in its assessment of its exposure to various losses, including catastrophe risk position by pricing contracts, measuring marginal impact to its portfolio, and ranking them based on profitability

Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained through college or experience either in:

• Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Data Science related fields, or
• Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science, or related fields, or
• Computer Science focused on Machine Learning or other Data Science related fields
• The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical, communication and time management skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• The candidate should demonstrate flexibility in terms of working hours (including evenings, weekends and public holidays on rare occasions if needed)