Senior Risk Consultant (Catastrophe and Reinsurance Modelling)

Verisk; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Risk Consultant, where you'll leverage your analytical skills to help clients navigate catastrophe risks. This role offers the chance to work closely with clients, providing exceptional support and training on advanced software solutions. With a focus on communication and problem-solving, you will play a key role in enhancing client understanding of complex models and analyses. An exciting opportunity awaits you in a collaborative environment that values innovation and inclusivity. If you're passionate about making an impact in the insurance industry, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Training and Development Programs

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in insurance/reinsurance market, preferably Lloyd’s market.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in catastrophe software required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day client support using Verisk’s software platforms.
• Lead consulting projects and perform sophisticated risk analyses.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Client Services

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Verisk Touchstone

Touchstone Re

Analyze Re

Microsoft Office

SQL

R

Python

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Risk Consultant (Catastrophe and Reinsurance Modelling)

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Description

Extreme Event Solutions at Verisk (formerly AIR Worldwide) is a leader in the catastrophe modelling space and is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join the Consulting and Client Services Group. As a member of Verisk’s consulting and client services team based in London, you will help our clients navigate and mitigate risks associated with natural and man-made catastrophes by providing exceptional services to our London and international insurance and reinsurance clients.

This is a highly client-facing role and your responsibilities will include client account management, client training, leading consulting projects, as well as answering client questions. Use your technical, analytical, and project management skills to work with clients to enhance their usage of the Verisk suite of solutions and help troubleshoot any software-related issues.

You will also work closely across the software development and product teams, and there is the potential to participate in research projects.

Proficiency in oral and written communication is highly desirable, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively. Prior experience in the visualisation and communication of risk e.g. via animations, video, infographics or other means would be desirable (but not essential).

Responsibilities

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Provide day-to-day client support helping clients use Verisk’s software platforms and understand Verisk’s catastrophe models and their output, including Touchstone, Touchstone Re and Analyze Re.
• Act as the primary contact to assigned Verisk clients for all support needs.
• Provide presentations and training sessions to clients to help them understand and use Verisk’s software and models.
• Perform sophisticated risk analyses using Verisk's cutting-edge technology for insurers, brokers, and other financial intermediaries in the internationally expanding business of catastrophe risk management for perils such as earthquake, tropical cyclone, and flood.
• Add value to modelled loss results through customisation of output tailored to the needs of clients.
• Communicate directly with clients leading consulting projects.
• Help clients reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results.
• Perform portfolio management studies for understanding model change.
• Help to develop bespoke solutions for client’s workflow needs potentially using coding in SQL, R, and other languages, including the Analyze Re API suite for bespoke reinsurance modelling requirements.
• Monitor emerging risks and trends in catastrophe risk management.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to client services.
• Proficiency in catastrophe software is required, preferably Verisk’s Touchstone, Touchstone Re, and/or Analyze Re or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills are also required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Experience using Microsoft Office is essential, including Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the insurance/reinsurance market, especially the Lloyd’s market is preferred.
• Ability to code in languages such as SQL, R, Python will be highly beneficial. Knowledge of ArcGIS would be desirable.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

Verisk is recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in multiple countries and we value learning, caring, and results, making inclusivity and diversity a top priority.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 103
• Job Category: Data Science and Business Intelligence