Catastrophe Risk Modeling & Analytics Associate

Howden Group Holdings; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking a catastrophe risk associate in Edina, MN to support portfolio management and reinsurance decision making. You will work with our broking team to provide strong modeling insights, technical analyses, and strategic risk management for client service excellence.

The role emphasizes understanding modeling results, optimizing analytic processes, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences while collaborating with colleagues and reinsurers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
• Senior graduating by June 2027
• 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

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

Skills

Data analysis

Data manipulation

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Python

VBA

Job description

Howden Re is seeking a catastrophe risk associate in Edina, MN to support portfolio management and reinsurance decision making. You will work with our broking team to provide strong modeling insights, technical analyses, and strategic risk management for client service excellence.

The role emphasizes understanding modeling results, optimizing analytic processes, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences while collaborating with colleagues and reinsurers.