Remote Insurance Risk Analyst - Data-Driven Risk Strategist

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Risk Analyst for a fully remote role. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across operations and product lines, using advanced data analysis and modeling techniques.

You will develop risk frameworks, monitor KRIs, and collaborate with departments to implement mitigation strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong communication with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in risk analysis, preferably in insurance/financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and modeling with R/Python/SAS and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks across insurance lines and operations.
• Develop and implement risk management frameworks and policies.
• Conduct quantitative analysis of financial data and market trends.
• Model risk scenarios and estimate financial impact.
• Monitor KRIs and report to senior management.

Skills

Risk analysis

Data analysis

Quantitative modeling

R/Python/SAS

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Insurance Risk Analyst for a fully remote role. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across operations and product lines, using advanced data analysis and modeling techniques.

You will develop risk frameworks, monitor KRIs, and collaborate with departments to implement mitigation strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong communication with leadership.