Catastrophe Risk Modeling Specialist

hyperiongrp; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re in Edina, MN is seeking a catastrophe risk associate to support portfolio management and reinsurance decision making. You will work with the broking team to analyze catastrophe risk and modeling results.

The role emphasizes development using SQL, Python, and validated models, collaboration with clients and reinsurers, and delivering clear analytical insights to guide profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a quantitative field.
• Rising senior graduating by June 2028.
• Strong analytic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience cleaning and analyzing data.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (PowerPoint/Word).
• Experience with SQL/Python/VBA is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

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

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

US work authorization

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 in Edina, MN is seeking a catastrophe risk associate to support portfolio management and reinsurance decision making. You will work with the broking team to analyze catastrophe risk and modeling results.

The role emphasizes development using SQL, Python, and validated models, collaboration with clients and reinsurers, and delivering clear analytical insights to guide profitable growth.