Climate Risk Scientist & ML Analytics Lead

Emerald Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm in the UK seeks a candidate with a PhD in a risk sciences area to perform model evaluations and present findings to various audiences. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with experience in machine learning techniques. They should have strong collaboration and presentation skills, as well as a keen interest in commercial catastrophe models and climate modeling data. This role offers an engaging opportunity to inform risk strategies with emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• A strong academic record with a focus in some area of risk sciences.
• Hands-on experience applying data analysis programming languages.
• Interest in commercial catastrophe models and climate models.

Responsibilities

• Perform model evaluation deep dives and evaluations.
• Stay updated on scientific research and emerging technologies.
• Provide materials for company reporting.
• Present results to clients, brokers, management, and investors.
• Represent the company at industry forums.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine learning

Collaborative teamwork

Presentation skills

Climate modelling knowledge

Education

PhD in risk sciences (meteorology, climatology, seismology, hydrology)

Degree level (2:1 or higher)

Job description

A leading risk management firm in the UK seeks a candidate with a PhD in a risk sciences area to perform model evaluations and present findings to various audiences. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python, R, and SQL, with experience in machine learning techniques. They should have strong collaboration and presentation skills, as well as a keen interest in commercial catastrophe models and climate modeling data. This role offers an engaging opportunity to inform risk strategies with emerging technologies.