Research Analyst – 27837

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to create and document proprietary software that integrates with existing systems. This role involves analyzing advanced scientific data to model weather-related events and maintaining software to assess various risk exposures. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in applied mathematics or environmental sciences and proficiency in SQL, Visual Basic, and programming languages like Python or R. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in risk assessment and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Mathematics or Statistics preferred.
• Knowledge in Atmospheric or Earth Science is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document software packages integrating third-party modeling software.
• Analyze scientific data to model weather-linked events.
• Maintain software and develop methodologies for assessing risk exposure.

Skills

SQL

MS Access

Visual Basic

MS Excel

Python

R

Data Science

Education

Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics or Statistics

Degree in Atmospheric or Earth Science

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

SQL Server

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Key Duties (including but not limited to):

• Develop and document proprietary software packages that integrate third party modelling software with the company’s existing software/databases
• Software analysis of advanced scientific data to model potential weather linked events
• Maintain the company’s software and develop methodologies to help the Company in its assessment of its exposure to various losses, including catastrophe risk position by pricing contracts, measuring marginal impact to its portfolio, and ranking them based on profitability

Qualifications required:

• A Master’s Degree and/or in-depth knowledge in applied Mathematics or Statistics would be advantageous
• A degree in Atmospheric or Earth Science, Environmental Science or related field

Experience required:

• Proficiency in SQL and MS Access, Visual Basic and database management systems such as SQL Server or other similar software, as well as well as MS Excel
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python/R and experience in Data Science would be advantageous