Junior Catastrophe Modeller

AMWINS UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk management firm in London is seeking a Junior Cat Modeller to perform modelling for Property accounts and support underwriting teams with insights. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years of experience in a technical role, proficiency in SQL and R/python programming, and a strong analytical mindset. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in a technical or analytical role.
• Proficiency in SQL and R/python programming.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-bind modelling for Property accounts.
• Prepare monthly reports for underwriting teams to enhance risk insights.
• Take ownership of underwriting portfolio and relationship with underwriters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in SQL

Python programming

Attention to detail

Education

Academic background in scientific or quantitative disciplines

Tools

MS Office

RMS RiskModeller

Job description

Job Title Junior Cat Modeller

Division Data & Analytics

Location London (hybrid)

Website www.amwinsglobalrisks.com

Amwins Global Risks

At Amwins Global Risks, we succeed together. We’re not ‘just another London broker’ placing risks and signing contracts. We’re forging relationships that are built to last. With over 700 employees around the world and a global footprint across more than 150 countries, we’ve cemented our place as a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s.

Insurance is a relationship-based business, and achieving success means hiring the best talent in the industry. When you join us, we will encourage and support your professional and personal development as we invest in you and your learning to help you succeed and grow.

We believe in a flat organisational structure that prizes expertise and relationships equally. We’ve built a workplace where talent, collaboration and inclusivity are valued, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion helps cultivate an open, welcoming workplace where everyone who works with us can be themselves.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-bind modelling for Property accounts.
• Prepare monthly reports to provide insight for underwriting teams and offer deeper insights into risk selection, pricing, and portfolio management.
• Over time, take ownership of an Underwriting portfolio and relationship with underwriters
• Further refine the team’s post-event loss analysis capabilities.
• Improve current data visualisation practices to enhance clarity and accessibility.
• Contribute to and lead ad hoc projects, model validation, and process design initiatives

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

• An academic background in scientific or quantitative disciplines.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience in a technical or analytical role, preferably within the Lloyd’s market or with a model vendor.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in SQL, R/python programming is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to leverage these tools for reporting, data analysis, and communication.
• Familiarity with RMS RiskModeller/RiskLink, or equivalent risk management software is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret and draw insights from complex data
• Interest in learning new skills and taking on increasing responsibility
• Intellectual curiosity to understand model output rather than just report it
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and model output to a wider audience
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a team and collaborating effectively with all stakeholders