Catastrophe Portfolio Manager

SOMPO; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Catastrophe Portfolio Manager to join their dynamic Central Pricing and Analytics team in London. This role offers the chance to manage high-volume portfolios while collaborating with local teams to enhance portfolio strategies and pricing workflows. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in catastrophe portfolio management and strong analytical skills, utilizing advanced tools to drive business success. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a collaborative work environment and making a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits

Generous Retirement & Savings Plans

Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of catastrophe portfolio management for high-volume portfolios.
• Proficiency in managing complex data and interpreting analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume portfolios across Brazil and Turkey.
• Collaborate with local teams to improve portfolio management strategies.
• Analyze workflows to optimize accuracy for high-volume transactions.

Skills

Catastrophe Portfolio Management

Data Analysis

SQL

Advanced Excel Skills

Strategic Development

Market Collaboration

Tools

RMS

Job description

Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Catastrophe Portfolio Manager in our Central Pricing and Analytics team within our Insurance business.

Sompo is seeking a skilled Catastrophe Portfolio Manager in the London office, supporting our Brazil and Turkish high-volume, small line size business portfolios. The position will report to the Head of Catastrophe Modelling, based in London. This role will focus on building out portfolio analytics and supporting pricing actuaries for catastrophe management, utilizing next-generation cat models through strategic management, workflow improvements, and collaboration with local teams to support growth and meet ambitious targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Manage and oversee high-volume, small line size portfolios across Brazil and Turkey, ensuring alignment with Sompo’s overall business objectives.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with local teams, providing guidance and support in portfolio management strategies tailored to regional needs.
• Pricing Workflow Improvement: Analyze and refine workflows to address inefficiencies and optimize accuracy for high-volume transactions.

Location: This position will be based in our London office. We promote a collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and develop long-lasting careers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Transition Responsibilities: Transition current provider responsibilities to the Sompo Catastrophe Modelling team smoothly.
• Local Market Education: Educate and develop best practices in local markets.
• Alignment with Sompo’s Capabilities: Ensure projects and practices align with Sompo's strategic goals.
• Portfolio Planning & Analytics Support: Assist local teams with PML planning, enhance portfolio reporting through tailored analysis, and support development and refinement of pricing models.
• Event & Model Management: Manage event response activities outside the global process and conduct light-touch model validation to support existing responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Portfolio Management Expertise: Deep knowledge of catastrophe portfolio management, especially for high-volume, small line size portfolios.
• Technical and Analytical Skills: Proficiency in managing complex data, interpreting analytics, and guiding market education.
• Strategic Development: Experience in developing and implementing best practices for portfolio management.
• Market Collaboration: Ability to work with local and regional teams, providing guidance and education.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in catastrophe modelling tools (primarily RMS), SQL, and advanced Excel skills for data analysis. Strong communication skills are essential.

Our Benefits

We continually evaluate and update our benefit programs to meet employee needs. Highlights include:

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Our Values

We aim to create value for clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive workplace. We foster open dialogue, inclusivity, and diversity, actively rejecting racism, bigotry, prejudice, and injustice, and investing in an inclusive environment.

About Us

Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment.

We’re Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. With 130 years of innovation, we are committed to simplifying your experience with tailored solutions, insights, and understanding your needs. Our 9,000+ employees worldwide work to learn, improve, and solve complex challenges. Choosing Sompo means choosing expertise and ease.

Sompo is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com to learn more.