Director - Catastrophe Analytics

Howden Re; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Re is seeking an experienced Director on the Catastrophe Analytics team in the United States. You will lead catastrophe modeling efforts, apply outputs from catastrophe models, and advise clients on risk transfer strategies.

You will collaborate with colleagues to deliver innovative analytics in a results-driven environment. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in catastrophe modeling, strong data analysis skills, and experience with Verisk Touchstone or RMS RiskLink.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of catastrophe modeling and risk management experience.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills with SQL, Excel, Python, and R.
• Familiar with cat modeling software and model methodology.
• Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation, validation, portfolio analysis, reporting, and visualization.
• Respond to queries on property exposure data, real-time events, risk view, profitability and optimization.
• Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs.
• Improve analytical processes for greater efficiency and client results.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers.

Skills

Catastrophe modeling

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

Communication

Education

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

Tools

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. 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

About the Role:

As a 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:

• 8+ 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 $130,000-190,000. 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