Catastrophe Risk Analyst – UK – 28133

Emerald Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in London seeks a Catastrophe Risk Analyst to lead analytics on reinsurance projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of catastrophe analytics experience and relevant qualifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with reinsurers and leading analytical discussions on climate risk and modeling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in catastrophe analytics at broking houses or insurers.
• Experience with catastrophe modelling and vendor models.
• Demonstrable coding skills in Python, SQL, or R.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics for reinsurance placements and projects.
• Interact with reinsurers and brokers on key risks.
• Collaborate continuously with client teams globally.

Skills

Catastrophe analytics

Coding skills in Python

Geospatial mapping software knowledge

Education

MSc or higher in finance, statistics, science or equivalent

BSc in Geography/Environmental and/or Risk

Tools

RMS

Verisk

ArcGIS

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Catastrophe Risk Analyst – UK – 28133, London

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Client:

Emerald Group Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Overview

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Working as the client analytics lead on reinsurance placements and projects. For client portfolios, the role will include interaction on pressing topics like View of Risk, Climate Change, Inflation and Event Response
• This person will lead conversations with reinsurers, brokers and actuaries to understand exposures, review modelling results, explain modelling limitations and resolve issues promptly
• For knowledge transfer, there is continuous collaboration with colleagues and client teams outside of the UK, and participation in corporate practice groups and committees related to cat modelling and cat risk management

Qualifications required:

• MSc or higher qualification ideally in, finance, statistics, science or equivalent
• BSc in Geography/Environmental and/or Risk.

Experience required:

• 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, Verisk, JBA)
• Catastrophe Model Validation and Evaluation experience
• Demonstrable coding skills in e.g. Python, SQL, R
• Experience of Geospatial mapping software e.g. ArcGIS / Mapping Tools