Natural Catastrophe Analytics Analyst

Sompo Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Retirement & Savings Plans

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Sompo Holdings, Inc. in London is seeking a Natural Catastrophe Analytics Analyst to join our Risk team. You'll help build and enhance progressive analytics to inform risk managers and leaders, focusing on multi-line catastrophe risk and mitigation.

Ideal candidates bring exposure management experience, strong SQL/Excel, plus knowledge of RMS RiskLink and other models; certifications are a plus. This role offers collaboration, career development, and a dynamic global environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in exposure management and natural catastrophe risk analytics across multiple lines of business.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and MS Excel; experience with Python, Power BI, and/or Julia is desirable.
• Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) or equivalent preferred; CCRA (RMS) or CEEM (AIR) certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform Group roll-ups in Resolver using data from Insurance, Reinsurance and Ceded Re.
• Generate in-force roll-ups, support SHD reporting, and aid ceded reinsurance decisions.
• Analyse roll-ups to provide insight into the modelled nat cat risk profile.
• Produce, maintain, and refine group reports.
• Operate and optimise natural catastrophe risk analytics tools and workflows with automation where possible.
• Interpret and manage integration of ceded contracts within exposure management tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Provide input on analytical projects with insights and recommendations.
• Support development projects in Natural Catastrophe Risk Analytics.
• Assist the team and Lead with governance and research tasks.

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

Python

Power BI

Julia

RMS RiskLink

CSCR

CCRA

CEEM

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

RMS RiskLink

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Natural Catastrophe Analytics Analyst in our Risk team in our Natural Catastrophe Exposure Management team The Natural Catastrophe Analytics Analyst will report directly to the Natural Catastrophe Exposure Management Lead, playing a key role in building and enhancing progressive Risk Analytics capabilities across Sompo. This position will contribute significantly to delivering impactful, actionable analytics that inform risk managers and business leaders. The role focuses primarily on assessing and managing natural catastrophe risks across multiple lines of business, supporting effective catastrophe risk mitigation for the company. Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers. Our business, your impact, our opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform Group roll-ups in Resolver utilizing roll-ups and information provided by Insurance, Reinsurance and Ceded Re.
• On a regular basis this is done for: in-force roll-ups, business planning, SHD reporting, prospective ceded reinsurance purchasing options and to support portfolio growth opportunities.
• Analyse and interpret the roll-ups in order to provide insight and commentary into the modelled nat cat risk profile of the organization.
• Produce, maintain, and refine group reports.
• Operate and optimise natural catastrophe risk analytics tools and workflows, seeking opportunities for automation to reduce manual intervention.
• Interpret and manage the integration of ceded contracts within exposure management tools.
• Collaborate with various business stakeholders, responding to ad-hoc requests and needs which require the team's expertise and output.
• Provide high-quality input on analytical projects, delivering insights and recommendations to the business.
• Provide support as directed and required to Natural Catastrophe Risk Analytics development projects.
• These do not have to be limited to activities primarily in the scope of Group Risk Analytics and can encompass, but is not limited to, model validation support, new model adoption support, cat model operations oversight and governance, and natural catastrophe research.
• Support the Natural Catastrophe Exposure Management Lead, Group Risk Analytics team, and broader Group Risk function as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in exposure management, natural catastrophe risk analytics, or related fields, with multi-line business reporting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and MS Excel; experience with Python, Power BI, and/or Julia is desirable.
• Strong programming skills for tool creation, optimization, and process automation.
• Extensive experience with third-party natural catastrophe models, particularly RMS RiskLink (Risk Modeler experience is a plus).
• Technical or analytical background, especially in natural hazards, is an advantage.
• Experience with man-made and systemic risks is beneficial.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights despite uncertainty or incomplete data.
• Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR) or equivalent preferred; CCRA (RMS) or CEEM (AIR) certifications are beneficial.
• Strong teamwork, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Pragmatic approach with intellectual curiosity.

Our Benefits

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today's world, what do we stand for?

We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs. We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About Us

Expert Partners. Clarity in complexity. Unwavering commitment. We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on Sompo Holdings' 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet our needs effectively and consistently. We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way - providing them with the products and coverages we need - underpinned by exceptional levels of service.

Our values

• Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliver
• Agility: Keeping it simple as we grow
• Collaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Development: Being curious and having a growth mindset
• Integrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s right

Around the world, our 9,500+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

Sompo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more at our website at www.sompo-intl.com. We are Sompo, a global provider of commercial and consumer property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance. Building on the 137 years of innovation of our parent company, Sompo Holdings, Inc., Sompo employs approximately 10,000 people around the world who use their in-depth knowledge and expertise to help simplify and resolve your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the Ease of Expertise.

Sompo refers to the brand under which Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, operates its global property and casualty (re)insurance businesses. Sompo International Holdings Ltd. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of the leading property and casualty groups in the world. Shares of Sompo Holdings, Inc. are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

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