Catastrophe Analyst

Aon; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Catastrophe Analyst to join their London team. This role involves providing quantitative analysis of catastrophe risks, utilizing advanced modelling platforms, and advising clients on risk management strategies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor junior analysts and engage with a diverse client base across the globe. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring that employees can thrive in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reinsurance catastrophe risk assessment and modelling.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative cat risk analytics for clients and support risk management activities.
• Mentor junior analysts and engage in worldwide business travel.

Skills

Reinsurance catastrophe risk assessment

Catastrophe modelling

Analytics

SQL

Programming (e.g., VBA)

GIS software (e.g., MapInfo, ArcGIS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Tools

RMS

Verisk

Impact Forecasting

Aon Remetrica

Job description

Catastrophe Analyst (London, UK)

We are Hiring!

Aon Reinsurance Solution are hiring for an expert Catastrophe Analyst to join their Japan team based in London.

Candidates need to have proven experience in reinsurance catastrophe risk assessment, modelling and analytics. The successful candidate will be ready to take the next step in their career development.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

About the Role

The role comprises quantitative cat risk analytics for our clients as well advising on view of risk and supporting clients risk management activities including reinsurance optimisation and placement.

• Catastrophe modelling access for analyst at Aon Re includes all major platforms available in the reinsurance market, e.g. RMS and Verisk amongst others
• Analysts will also be working with Aon’s own extensive proprietary cat platform, including;
• Impact Forecasting catastrophe models and development team
• ImpactonDemand and Property Analyser portfolio management tools
• Aon Remetrica as the market leading Dynamic Financial Analysis platform

Mentoring and advising a small team of [junior] cat analysts will also feature in the role. There will also be worldwide business travel opportunities and access to continuous professional development and learning.

Our Team Approach

The role means working closely our extensive client base across P&C Insurance and Reinsurance including Global, Regional European, Asian and Japanese clients. These companies are amongst the largest and most sophisticated managers of catastrophe risk and buyers of reinsurance in the World.

Beyond clients, the role entails working closely with;

• Reinsurance Markets Worldwide
• including UK-London, Bermuda, US, Continental Europe, Singapore and Japan
• Analytics, Broking and Account Management colleagues at Aon
• both within the Japan team as well as the wider business
• Aon Analytics colleagues working in Cat Research, Model Evaluation and Actuarial disciplines
• support clients develop View of Risk and managing underwritten catastrophe risk

About you

As an already experienced Catastrophe Modeller / Analyst your skills and qualifications will include:

• Appropriate Bachelors degree level qualification in appropriate subject
• Working knowledge of RMS and / or Verisk modelling platforms
• Skills handing and manipulated large data sets in database software, e.g. SQL
• Any programming language skills would be helpful, e.g. VBA
• Any GIS experience, including use of GIS software, would be helpful, e.g. MapInfo, ArcGIS,

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation [e-mail]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NB. Dependant on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement.