Cat Portfolio Manager

Everest; New Jersey; On-site; USD 134,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Everest is seeking a CAT Portfolio Manager in the Global CAT & Exposure Management team to drive advanced statistical modeling for portfolio decisions. The role emphasizes catastrophe risk management, climate science insights, and cross-disciplinary data analysis to optimize risk-adjusted returns.

The position requires 5–10 years in catastrophe and exposure management, experience with Verisk Touchstone, and strong SQL/Python/C# programming skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Commercial Property Catastrophe and Exposure Management experience; terrorism/cyber exposure a plus.
• Proficiency with the Verisk Touchstone catastrophe modeling software.
• Fluent SQL; able to write and optimize queries.
• Experience using Python, C#, or other languages to automate data flow and workflows.
• Excellent oral and written communication for business audiences.
• Business-focused with ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong problem solving and independent as well as team work capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of catastrophe portfolio management solutions to optimize risk and returns.
• Research and present innovative perspectives on the portfolio to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Enhance data analytics capabilities, data capture, risk analysis, and automation tools.
• Work with large datasets, ensure data quality, resolve anomalies.
• Design risk metrics, visualizations, and mappings for underwriting leaders.
• Translate complex findings into clear narratives for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

C#

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Verisk Touchstone

Job description

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Title:

Cat Portfolio Manager

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Analytics

Job Description:

About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

This posting is for a CAT Portfolio Manager position in the Global CAT & Exposure Management Department of Everest Insurance, a member of the Everest Group, Ltd. In this pivotal role, you will be empowered to leverage advanced statistical modeling and analysis to drive tactical and strategic decision‑making across the organization. If you are passionate about pushing the frontier of catastrophe risk management and in leveraging the latest developments across multiple hot disciplines (including climate science, data science, insurtech), this is the job for you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge in developing innovative catastrophe portfolio management solutions: Apply advanced statistical and analytical skills to create impactful actionable insights that optimize our risk profile and maximize risk-adjusted returns.
• Uncover groundbreaking insights: Research, develop, and present innovative perspectives on our portfolio, transcending traditional methods to identify new opportunities and mitigate emerging risks.
• Revolutionize our data analytics capabilities: Enhance our data capture, risk analysis, and automation tools, extracting actionable insights to inform critical business decisions.
• Master complex datasets: Work independently with extensive datasets, ensuring data quality, resolving anomalies, and proactively addressing data quality issues to maintain the highest level of analytical accuracy.
• Develop impactful visualization tools: Design customized risk metrics, data visualizations, and mapping tools that empower underwriting leaders with actionable insights.
• Communicate with impact: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work experience & qualifications:

• 5-10 years of Commercial Property Catastrophe and Exposure Management experience; exposure management in terrorism and cyber a plus
• Working knowledge of the Verisk Touchstone catastrophe modeling software
• Demonstrable rock-solid programming experience. Must be able to write SQL fluently.
• A history of using Python, C#, or other languages to automate data flow and workflow processes across multiple enterprise products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience explaining complex technical and analytical concepts to business colleagues and senior management.
• Excellent problem solver: apply logic and reasoning to identify pros/cons of possible solutions, think through all angles and future implications when making decisions.
• A business-oriented focus (motivated, self-directed, organized, and analytical), with the ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.

The base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $198,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New York, NY

Additional Locations

Warren, NJ

Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [e-mail].

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