Analyst

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK&I Property Team is seeking an experienced Catastrophe Analyst in London. This role involves providing in-depth analyses of catastrophe risks to clients across the UK insurance industry. The successful candidate will lead analytics projects, engage with various stakeholders, and contribute to innovative solutions in catastrophe risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in catastrophe analytics.
• Proficient in vendor tools and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the client analytics lead on reinsurance analytics.
• Analyze client portfolios using catastrophe analytics.
• Collaborate internationally with client teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Catastrophe modelling

Statistical analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSc or higher in finance, statistics, science, or a related field

Tools

RMS

AIR

Tableau

Power BI

Python

SQL

R

Job description

Catastrophe Analyst

Venquis London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 6 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Negotiable

An experienced Catastrophe Risk Analyst is being recruited to join a leading UK&I Property Team based in London.

The Catastrophe Analytics team is one of the most respected of its kind in Europe. The team sits within a global reinsurance solutions function and provides clients-including UK insurance companies, syndicates, and reinsurers-with expert advice on their exposures to natural disasters such as windstorms, floods, and earthquakes.

Comprised of enthusiastic and team-oriented individuals, the UK Property team continually evolves the way clients understand and manage catastrophe risk. Close collaboration with brokers, academic partners, and model evaluation specialists enables the team to leverage expert insights and robust analysis to help clients make more informed decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the client analytics lead on reinsurance analytics and oversee multiple catastrophe and non-catastrophe analytics projects and placements.

Analyze client portfolios using catastrophe analytics and apply reinsurance structures accordingly. Lead discussions on key topics such as View of Risk, Climate Change, Inflation, and Event Response.

Engage with reinsurers, brokers, and actuaries to understand exposures, review modelling results, address limitations, and resolve issues efficiently.

Collaborate with colleagues and client teams internationally.

Contribute to practice groups and committees focused on catastrophe modelling and risk management.

Advise clients on incurred losses both post-event and for ongoing risk management.

Support the development and enhancement of proprietary analytical and efficiency tools.

Skills and Experience

5+ years of experience in catastrophe analytics within a broking house, insurer, reinsurer, or similar financial services environment.

MSc or higher qualification ideally in finance, statistics, science, or a related field.

Proficient in the following areas:

Catastrophe modelling with vendor tools (e.g. RMS, AIR, JBA, CoreLogic)

Catastrophe model validation and evaluation

Implementation of climate change solutions

Strong communication skills across speaking, listening, and writing

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; programming/machine learning experience a plus

Experience with Tableau or Power BI

Coding skills in Python, SQL, R (GIS programming a bonus)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities, with a solid foundation in statistical analysis.

Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas.

Proven leadership skills and adaptability in managing multiple projects and timelines.

Practical and innovative approach to problem-solving.

Commitment to professional standards and quality initiatives.

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