Graduate EMEA Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is seeking a Graduate Catastrophe Analyst to join their London team. This entry-level position offers the chance to work closely with clients while gaining valuable experience in risk management and catastrophe modelling. Candidates should possess a 2:1 degree and an interest in Insurance, with opportunities for travel and industry certification support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Income protection

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Three fully paid volunteering days

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Access to a discounted voucher portal

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a minimum 2:1 degree and A-Level Maths/Economics grade A/B.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for Insurance and Risk Management fields desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and report preparation for client meetings.
• Engage in data auditing and cleansing.
• Utilize catastrophe modelling software for financial analysis.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

2:1 degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

How you'll make an impact

As a Graduate Catastrophe Analyst, you will be immersed in all aspects of front-line modelling work for our insurance clients from early in your career, including:

• Analysis and report preparation for client meetings and pitches
• Data auditing & cleansing
• Learning and utilizing catastrophe modelling software
• Operation of financial modelling software and interpretation of model outputs
• Real-time reporting and analysis of natural disasters and supporting client’s post-event

You will also have the opportunity for:

• Domestic or global travel, as required
• Increasing opportunities for client interaction and responsibility as your experience and capabilities evolve
• Support for industry qualifications

About you

Educational Requirements

Minimum 2:1 degree and 128 UCAS points (2017 UK tariff) including A-Level Maths/Economics grade A/B or engineering, hydrology, applied mathematics, natural sciences, geo-sciences or equivalent qualification.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and keen interest in the fields of Insurance, Risk Management, and Reinsurance.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective and articulate communicator.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well with diverse groups.
• Comprehensive geographical awareness.
• Highly adaptable and flexible in various situations.
• Exceptional presentation and public speaking abilities.
• Proven collaborative skills and teamwork orientation.
• In-depth understanding of model components and their applications.
• Innovative problem-solving and solution creation capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and precision.

This position is for an as soon as possible start.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.