Associate Director - Catastrophe Analytics

Howden; La France (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Wellbeing offers

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker, seeks an Associate Director for the Catastrophe Analytics team. You will advise clients on catastrophe risk, interpret modeling outputs, and collaborate with top analytics professionals to deliver innovative solutions.

Candidates bring 4+ years in catastrophe modeling, proficiency with SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, ArcGIS, and experience with Touchstone or RMS RiskLink. Excellent communication and a degree in a quantitative field are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
• Proficient in data analysis, manipulation and visualization with SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, ArcGIS.
• Experience with cat modeling software such as Verisk Touchstone or RMS RiskLink.
• Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Execute catastrophe modeling including data prep, portfolio analysis, postprocessing, and reporting.
• Respond to internal/external queries on exposure data, real-time events, and risk views.
• Explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and think strategically.
• Use proprietary software to design and manage cat reinsurance programs.
• Improve analytical processes for better client results.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

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

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

A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

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

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.