Model Product Manager

Verisk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisk Analytics, Inc. invites a senior professional to lead the Model Product Management lifecycle for catastrophe models, including scoping, science translation, launches, and client adoption.

You will shape product strategy, partner with research teams, and ensure models meet industry standards and client needs. In this role, you will engage with clients, coordinate cross‑functional launches across Marketing, Sales, Consulting, and Regulatory Affairs, and help Verisk stay ahead of evolving

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct professional experience with catastrophe models, gained on the carrier, broker, reinsurer, or vendor side.
• Deep understanding of how catastrophe model outputs are consumed and operationalized within insurance and reinsurance workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical subjects into clear business narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence to engage C‑suite clients and internal executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own the business case for new model investments, defining scope, sizing market opportunity, and making clear trade‑off recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with research and science teams to translate cutting‑edge research into well‑scoped, market‑ready product requirements.
• Be the voice and face of Verisk catastrophe models to clients throughout the model lifecycle and gather requirements.
• Conduct rigorous competitive analysis and maintain market positioning frameworks to keep CRS ahead.
• Coordinate model launches and go‑to‑market strategies in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Client Services, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Represent the product organization in cross‑functional planning with Software Development, Research, Sales, and Client Services.
• Monitor regulatory developments and scientific advances to inform forward‑looking product strategy and public‑facing commentary.

Skills

Catastrophe models

Product management

Cross‑functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Science translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/Math

Job description

Job Description

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions (CRS) is entering a defining chapter. The widespread market adoption of our Next Generation Financial Model and the launch of Verisk Synergy Studio, our next-generation modeling platform, are opening up new possibilities for how we develop, package, and deliver catastrophe models. As a member of Model Product Management, you will play a central role in managing the entire model product lifecycle, from early scoping and science translation through launch and client adoption. You will be accountable for keeping our models as the industry standard Grounded in the best available science and built to address the most demanding client use cases. This role also affords you a chance to become a recognized voice in an industry that shapes how the world prepares for catastrophe risk.

Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Own the business case for new model investments, defining scope, sizing market opportunity, and making clear trade‑off recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with research and science teams to translate cutting‑edge research into well‑scoped, market‑ready product requirements.

Client Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Be the voice and face of Verisk catastrophe models to the industry: engage directly with clients throughout the model lifecycle to understand their technical and business requirements, and ensure those needs are reflected from initial design through post‑release change management.
• Conduct rigorous competitive analysis and maintain market positioning frameworks that keep CRS ahead of industry trends.
• Gather and synthesize structured feedback from clients, sales, and consulting teams to inform product prioritization.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Coordinate model launches and formulate go‑to‑market strategies in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Consulting, Client Services, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Work closely with adjacent Verisk business units to identify integration and co‑marketing opportunities that amplify value for shared markets.
• Represent the product organization in cross‑functional planning processes, ensuring model development priorities are understood across Software Development, Research, Sales, and Client Services.

Thought Leadership & Industry Influence

• Serve as a visible expert voice for Verisk in catastrophe risk management through conference participation, white papers, industry publications, and client forums.
• Monitor regulatory developments and scientific advances to inform forward‑looking product strategy and public‑facing commentary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct professional experience with catastrophe models, gained on the carrier, broker, reinsurer, or vendor side.
• Deep understanding of how catastrophe model outputs are consumed and operationalized within insurance and reinsurance workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical subjects into clear business narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives and managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence to engage C‑suite clients and internal executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline.

Desirable

• Advanced degree or credential in a scientific, engineering, or quantitative discipline relevant to catastrophe modeling
• Experience working with and evaluating catastrophe models and consuming catastrophe analytics at a carrier, broker, or reinsurer

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