Senior Catastrophe Analyst

Aon Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm in London is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Modeller to manage the impact of natural disasters. In this role, you will deliver analytical support, collaborate with clients, and enhance modelling solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in catastrophe modelling and strong communication skills. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and is focused on flexibility and work-life balance.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Smart Working options

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years experience in catastrophe modelling.
• Ability to interpret modelled loss estimates effectively.
• Strong skill in presenting complex analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical support through client reports and presentations.
• Run catastrophe models to quantify risk and financial impact.
• Perform sensitivity testing and enhance modelling solutions.

Skills

Catastrophe modelling

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Database management (SQL, R)

Project management

Knowledge of (re)insurance terms

Education

CII Qualifications

Tools

RMS

AIR

GIS

Job description

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Senior Catastrophe Modeller (London, UK)

Are you passionate about understanding and managing the impact of natural disasters? Do you thrive in a collaborative, analytical environment where your insights drive better decisions? Join our London team and make a difference!

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a Catastrophe Modeller, you will be at the forefront of advising clients on their exposures to natural catastrophes. You\'ll work closely with brokers, academic partners, and model evaluation specialists to provide expert analysis and develop bespoke solutions. Your day-to-day will include:

• Delivering analytical support through client reports, meetings, and presentations.
• Running catastrophe models (RMS/AIR/CoreLogic) and Aon\'s ELEMENTs platform to quantify risk and financial impact.
• Performing sensitivity testing and collaborating with partners to validate and enhance modelling solutions.
• Sharing market and model expertise with colleagues across global offices.
• Contributing to the revision and development of new risk models alongside our model evaluation team.
• Lead strategic initiatives to advance the capabilities of the GRS analytics team, examples include development of benchmarking capabilities, view of risk advisory projects, developing techniques for non nat cat exposure assessment

How this opportunity is different

Aon\'s Catastrophe Modelling team is the best regarded of its kind in Europe. The team sits within the Reinsurance Solutions division. You\'ll collaborate with enthusiastic, team-oriented individuals and be supported by expert brokers and academic partners. Our innovative approach and in-house modelling platforms, combined with a global network, ensure you\'ll be part of a team that\'s continuously evolving and making a real impact for clients.

The role offers a combination of analytical work alongside client engagement using market relationships to facilitate project management.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Ideally 5+ years experience in catastrophe modelling, with exposure to RMS and AIR models.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret modelled loss estimates.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex analysis to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of multi-relational database management systems and coding (SQL, R), with dashboard analytics and GIS experience.
• Strong project management, with capability to work in a team, independently, working under pressure, multi-task and ability prioritise work.
• Knowledge of (re)insurance terms and business (CII Qualifications preferred).

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, and we recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. At Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.