Associate Director - Catastrophe Analytics

Howden Group Holdings; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing offerings

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Howden Group Holdings is seeking an Associate Director for the Catastrophe Analytics team to help Howden Re manage catastrophe risk using advanced modeling, data prep, and visualization. You will translate model outputs into actionable client insights and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires 4+ years in catastrophe modeling, strong data tools skills (SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, ArcGIS), and familiarity with Touchstone/RMS RiskLink.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
• Proficient in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools and languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.
• Experience with cat modeling software (e.g. Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and understanding of model methods, uses, and limitations.
• Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a results-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling including data prep, portfolio analysis, and postprocessing.
• Report results, visualize data, and map outputs for stakeholders.
• Address queries on property exposure data, real-time cat events, model validation, and risk views.
• Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs.
• Improve analytical processes for efficiency and client impact.
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and reinsurers.

Skills

catastrophe modeling

data analysis

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

Verisk Touchstone

RMS RiskLink

communication

organization

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major

Tools

Verisk Touchstone

RMS RiskLink

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

ArcGIS

Excel

Job description

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 team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Experience using, interpreting, and applying outputs from 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.
• Improve analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000-140,000. The base salary range and ultimate title is based on level of relevant experience and location and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.

What we offer

• medical
• dental
• vision
• wellbeing offers
• competitive salary
• generous PTO
• 401k with company match
• paid volunteer days

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect.

Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview

Howden began in 1994, as just three people and a dog. Now there are 23,000 of us, and we're a leading global insurance group, managing $37bn of premiums for our clients. Our largest shareholder group is us – the people who work in the business – supported by three long-term, minority growth-equity partners who share our vision to build a business to last, one that will never be sold. The owner's mindset is something that's embedded in our culture; our people readily take ownership of their decisions, their actions, and their outputs. They’re invested in every sense. And we all know that by working together to drive the business forward, everyone will benefit from the extraordinary results we can achieve.