Associate Director

Howden; La France (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking an Associate Director for the Catastrophe Analytics R&D team to advise clients on catastrophe risk, splitting time between servicing clients (25–50%) and R&D (50–75%). You will work with an analytics team to develop innovative solutions in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Required: 4+ years in catastrophe modeling, proficiency with SQL/Excel/R/Python/Power BI/ArcGIS, and experience with cat modeling software such as Verisk Touchstone or RMS RiskLink.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
• Proficient in data analysis, manipulation and visualization; strong programming skills.
• Experience with cat modeling software and understanding of model methodology.
• Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling: data prep, validation, portfolio analysis.
• Report results, visualize data, and map findings for stakeholders.
• Respond to queries on property exposure data, real-time events, and risk views.
• Design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs using proprietary tools.
• Validate catastrophe models with external data sources and adjust as needed.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers.

Skills

Data analysis

Data manipulation

Data visualization

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Meteorology

ARe designation

Tools

Verisk Touchstone

RMS RiskLink

Job description

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

About Role

Howden 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 Howden

As 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 reinsurers

Qualifications

• 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.