Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Tokio Marine Kiln; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a permanent Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join the Exposure Management department. The role involves carrying out exposure data capture, natural catastrophe modelling, and analysis using Moody's RMS models. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency in programming languages, with an openness to graduates without experience. This position fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, promoting professional growth and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusion network groups

CSR and charitable activities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required with a relevant degree.
• Knowledge of catastrophe modelling and insurance is an advantage.
• Open to graduates with no working experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Exposure Management and Catastrophe Modelling capabilities.
• Assist with data capture, analysis, and reporting for portfolio management.
• Engage with cross-team projects and improve reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Geography or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

R

Python

VBA

Job description

We have the opportunity for a permanent Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join our Exposure Management department here at Tokio Marine Kiln. You will report to the Catastrophe Risk Manager and carry out exposure data capture, natural catastrophe modelling analysis and reporting using Moody's RMS catastrophe models.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with key Exposure Management and Catastrophe Modelling capability in respect of all relevant entities managed by TMK:
  • to the Underwriting teams to support them in exposure data capture, risk assessment, pricing, portfolio management and controlling the assumption of exposure;
  • to the management of TMK, Actuarial and Risk teams regarding portfolio management, capital setting and capital utilisation.
  • to EMT with regards to developing and enhancing catastrophe modelling and exposure management processes.
• To act as a key resource to assist EMT with prompt data capture, catastrophe modelling analysis and delivery of reports to underwriting teams
• To assist in quarterly EMT activities relating to portfolio natural catastrophe exposure and risk, including data capture, analysis, and reporting
• To gain a deep understanding of the data, systems, processes, reporting, and analytics used within EMT
• Data manipulation and analysis, including improvements in processes and reporting for day‑to‑day Exposure Management activities
• Self‑development including training on new software and models
• Working with wider Actuarial, Underwriting and Risk teams as required on cross‑team projects

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a strong academic background with a bachelor's degree in Science, Mathematics, Geography or equivalent and strong performance at A levels or equivalent. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, VBA would be an advantage, as would prior knowledge of catastrophe modelling and insurance. We are open to receiving applications from graduates with no working experience. We are looking for someone with strong analytical, quantitative, problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, who also has excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.

About TMK

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the TMK family to help us further our purpose of enabling our clients to fulfil their ambitions whilst benefiting society and our people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive. All employees have the opportunity to join one or a number of inclusion network groups or take part in CSR and charitable activities. TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme and we also accommodate flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

As an underwriting firm with over 140 years' experience of protecting clients from changing risks we put our confidence in the ability and talent of our people. We aim to be a 'Good Company' and this means being a great and inclusive company to do business with and being a great place to work. Our culture is founded on our core values of empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork and innovation. We seek to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

Support

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