Catastrophe Risk Analyst – 28133

The Emerald Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join their dynamic Property Team in London. This role involves leading client analytics for reinsurance and catastrophe projects, focusing on critical topics such as Climate Change and Event Response. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in catastrophe analytics, with a minimum of 5 years' experience and familiarity with vendor models. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration, where you can make a significant impact on risk management strategies and client interactions in the ever-evolving insurance landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in catastrophe analytics within financial services.
• Experience with vendor models and model validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead client analytics on reinsurance and catastrophe projects.
• Engage with reinsurers and brokers to address modelling issues.

Skills

Catastrophe Analytics

Client Interaction

Risk Assessment

Climate Change Solutions

Education

MSc or higher in Finance, Statistics, or Science

Tools

RMS

AIR

JBA

CoreLogic

Job description

Currently recruiting an experienced Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join their UK&I Property Team in London.

• Location: London
• Category: Risk
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (including but not limited to):

• Be the client analytics lead on reinsurance analytics and lead the interaction across multiple cat and non-cat analytics projects and placements.
• Lead client portfolios analysis using catastrophe analytics and apply reinsurance structures to these portfolios. Lead client interaction on pressing topics like View of Risk, Climate Change, Inflation and Event Response.
• Lead conversations with reinsurers, brokers and actuaries to understand exposures, review modelling results, explain modelling limitations and resolve issues promptly.
• Participate in corporate practice groups and committees related to cat modelling and cat risk management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSc or higher qualification ideally in finance, statistics, science or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in catastrophe analytics in a broking house, at insurers, reinsurers, or similar financial services.
• Catastrophe modelling experience with vendor models (RMS, AIR, JBA, CoreLogic).
• Catastrophe Model Validation and Evaluation.
• Implementation of Climate Change solutions.