Senior Risk Consultant - Catastrophe Modelling

Verisk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm based in London is seeking a motivated individual to join their Consulting and Client Services Group. The role involves managing client accounts, providing training, and leading projects while utilizing technical skills. The successful candidate should possess strong analytical skills and have at least 3 years of experience in the insurance or reinsurance market. Proficiency in catastrophe software, along with excellent communication skills, is essential. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Pension plans

Wellness initiatives

Fitness programs

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the insurance/reinsurance market, preferably in Lloyd's.
• Ability to code in SQL, R, Python is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day client support on Verisk's software.
• Act as primary contact for assigned clients.
• Perform sophisticated risk analyses using Verisk's technology.
• Help develop bespoke solutions for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Geography, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Verisk's Touchstone

SQL

R

Python

Microsoft Office

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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

• Provide day to day client support helping clients use Verisk's software platforms and understand Verisk's catastrophe models and their output.
• Act as the primary contact to assigned Verisk clients for all support needs.
• Provide presentations and training sessions to clients to help clients 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.
• Explain to clients Verisk's Next Generation Models and assist them in the adoption of these.
• Monitor emerging risks and trends in catastrophe risk management.

Qualifications

• 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 and /or Touchstone Re.
• 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 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.

Education

• A degree in a related field is required, preferably in Geography, Science, Engineering or Mathematics.

Equal Opportunity & EEO

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws.

We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development. Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities.