Manager (Research & Development)

Brit Insurance; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management company in London seeks a Manager in Research and Development to shape understanding of catastrophe risk and support commercial operations. This role involves developing tools for best-in-class risk aggregation processes and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have experience in risk aggregation and strong analytical skills. Join us to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk aggregation or similar fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape understanding of catastrophe risk using technology.
• Develop and implement tools for risk aggregation processes.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and model vendors.

Job description

We’re looking for a Manager (Research and Development)

About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist. To help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver a risk service. A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward. We believe the uncertainty of tomorrow isn’t something to fear but to seize; that it’s full of potential. Not only for our customers but our employees too.

We might write the future of risk for our brokers and clients, but we would love to help you write your future at Brit: a future based on not just progressing but on thriving – both professionally and emotionally. If you’re looking for a place to make a real difference read on.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be joining our Risk Aggregation team as a Manager (Research & Development), where you’ll play a key role in shaping Brit’s understanding of catastrophe risk and how we use technology to support our commercial operations.

Working closely with our Head of Risk Aggregation and other members of the Research & Development team, you’ll help drive forward our Brit View of Risk ensuring it reflects the latest science, including developments related to climate change.

You’ll contribute to the development and implementation of tools and analytics that support best-in-class risk aggregation processes across the business. This includes collaborating with colleagues in Capital Modelling, Actuarial and ERM to enhance our understanding of risk, as well as providing expert input into wider Risk & Actuarial projects.

You’ll also be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders such as our Technology & Data teams and external partners, including model vendors, regulators and brokers. Whether you’re refining our catastrophe modelling approach or supporting the professional development of the wider team, your work will help ensure Brit remains at the forefront of risk insight and innovation.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We’ve got a truly diverse, genuinely inclusive work environment. We comfortably and confidently bring our whole selves to work, because we know we’ll be respected, valued and accepted whoever we are. Our Employee Resource groups are safe spaces for people to share their experiences, aspirations and suggestions about how we do things.

Accessibility

We are located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB) and are situated on floors 17, 18, and 39. All of our floors are accessible by lift, and there are building staff on hand to point you in the right direction.

The closest train / underground / DLR links are: Liverpool Street Station (7 mins), Bank Station (6 mins), Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins), Aldgate Station (7 mins).

The nearest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), which is located just outside the building.

If you have any other questions regarding accessibility, please ask.