Catastrophe Modelling Associate

Howden Re; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking a catastrophe risk associate to collaborate with our broking team on portfolio management and reinsurance decision making. You will provide strong technical catastrophe risk management and modeling support in a fast-paced environment.

As part of the Modeling and Analytics group, you will deepen your understanding of catastrophe models and communicate insights to clients and internal teams, while building strong relationships across stakeholders within Howden Re.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Economics or Finance.
• Rising senior graduating by June 2028 and strong analytical skills.
• Experience cleaning and analyzing data; ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication; PowerPoint/Word proficiency.
• Experience with SQL, Python, VBA is a plus; legal to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide catastrophe risk management and modeling support.
• Understand modeling results, assumptions, and limitations across models.
• Improve analytical processes for efficiency and client outcomes.
• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and reinsurers.
• Communicate analytic ideas to diverse audiences.

Skills

Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Economics/Fi

Data analysis

SQL

Python

VBA

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in analytical field

Rising senior graduating by June 2028

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. The Howden Re decision support team (Modeling and Analytics) is unmatched in the industry in facilitating catastrophe reinsurance placements while also being integrally embedded within our clients' operations. Howden Re employs cutting edge technology in a collaborative environment; striving always to develop solutions and present ideas that align with our clients' core philosophy of profitable growth. As a catastrophe risk associate, you will work together with the Howden Re broking team to assist in portfolio management and reinsurance decision making.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing strong technical and strategic catastrophe risk management and modeling support
• Providing deep understanding of catastrophe modeling results, assumptions and limitations with vendor and non-vendor models
• Improving analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers
• Communicate analytical ideas with multiple audiences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
• Rising senior graduating by June 2028
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience manipulating, cleaning, and analyzing data
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written (PowerPoint and Word)
• Experience in data tools (including SQL, Python, VBA, etc) is a plus
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Different perspectives make us better

At Howden, we're committed to fair opportunity, inclusive teams and a culture where everyone belongs. We value people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We make sure everyone has the chance to succeed. If you bring who you really are, we'll help you to go further.

We believe in equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability. And as a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to removing barriers and supporting you to do your best work. If you need any adjustments during the application process or in the role, just let us know. We're here to help.

What we offer:

A career that you define. 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.

At Howden Re, we're on a mission to do things differently. Our no silo approach, elite team, and clear focus on innovation and relentless execution means our clients are at the heart of all we do.

As a big 4 global reinsurance broker, we deliberately avoid the one-size-fits-all approach, committing to creating bespoke solutions that address the unique challenges of a modern and dynamic marketplace. Our team is empowered to drive progress, creating opportunities for career and personal development, unlocking new value for clients, fostering long-term partnerships, and using the collective power of Howden to change how the world sees risk and insurance.

When you join Howden Re, you become part of a vibrant and entrepreneurial workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ownership, and shared success. Here, your contributions will directly impact our mission to be the global partner of choice in reinsurance and strategic advisory.

Be a part of Howden Re's exciting journey. Together, we are shaping the future of reinsurance.

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.