Associate Director

Howden Group; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance firm is seeking an Associate Director to support clients in managing catastrophe risk. The role requires a strong background in catastrophe modeling and data analysis. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience, proficiency in tools like SQL and Python, and a relevant degree. The position offers up to $175,000 in compensation plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
• High proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools.
• Experience with catastrophe modeling software.
• Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation.
• Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders regarding property exposure data.
• Communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs.
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

Catastrophe modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Meteorology

Tools

Verisk Touchstone

RMS RiskLink

Job description

Associate Director page is loaded## Associate Directorlocations: Edina, MN Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0014186Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. About RoleHowden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at HowdenAs an Associate Director on the Catastrophe Analytics R&D team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split between servicing clients (25-50%) and R&D endeavors (50-75%) Experience using, interpreting, adjusting, and validating outputs and underlying assumptions of catastrophe models is required.You will be joining a best-in class analytics team that produces innovative solutions in a collaborative and results-driven environment.Primary Responsibilities :* Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation, portfolio analysis and postprocessing, reporting of results, data visualization and mapping.* Be responsive to a range of queries from internal and external stakeholders on topics including property exposure data, real-time cat events, cat model validation, view of risk, portfolio profitability and optimization.* Strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication of technical concepts to range of stakeholders are core to success in this role.* Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs* Utilize external data sources to validate and adjust catastrophe models* Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurersQualifications:* 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management* High level of proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools and program languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.* Experience with cat modeling software (i.e. Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and an understanding of model methodology, practical uses, and limitations.* Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus* Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-driven environment* Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts succinctly and to manage client relationships.* Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Meteorology,* Legally authorized to work in the US.The expected compensation for this role is up to $175,000 in addition to a discretionary bonus.