Climate Risk Analyst — Catastrophe Modeling & Research

AXA Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Climate Chance Analyst specializing in atmospheric perils and climate change to support risk assessment and model development. You will refine catastrophe models and translate scientific findings into practical insurance solutions, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

The role involves independent scientific research, project management, and clear communication of complex analyses to leadership within AXA UK.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline with expertise in atmospheric perils and climate change.
• Strong programming, scripting, and data analysis in Python, R, or similar tools.
• Extensive experience in risk modelling, validation, and critique of catastrophe models.
• Excellent communication skills for reports, presentations, and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage small research projects independently and deliver results.
• Strong network-building with academia, external partners, and internal teams.
• In-depth understanding of current and emerging risks in the insurance sector, including pricing practices.
• Knowledge of reinsurance and capital modelling, and how catastrophe risk affects pricing.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical reviews and validation of catastrophe models focusing on atmospheric perils and climate change impacts.
• Develop and refine risk assessment techniques for catastrophe risk quantification.
• Translate external scientific research into actionable practices, product development, and risk management strategies.
• Conduct independent scientific research aligned with AXA UK’s business interests and risk profile.
• Manage small research projects from initiation to completion with internal and external collaborators.
• Foster relationships with academia and external partners, managing research activities and collaborations.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to insurance professionals and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with second line Risk teams to ensure exposure inputs/outputs are accurate and aligned with risk management.
• Contribute to ongoing development and validation of internal catastrophe models including reinsurance controls.
• Work with Reinsurance team to generate insights for portfolio management, pricing, and optimization.

Skills

Python

R

Catastrophe risk modelling

Communication

Project management

Networking with academia

Insurance risk knowledge

Reinsurance awareness

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline

Tools

Python

R

Job description

AXA Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Climate Chance Analyst specializing in atmospheric perils and climate change to support risk assessment and model development. You will refine catastrophe models and translate scientific findings into practical insurance solutions, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

The role involves independent scientific research, project management, and clear communication of complex analyses to leadership within AXA UK.