Director - Catastrophe Analytics

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

Job summary

Howden Re, a global reinsurance broker and risk advisor, is seeking a Director to lead catastrophe analytics. You will collaborate with colleagues to advise clients on catastrophe risk, interpret outputs from catastrophe models, and apply insights to develop innovative solutions in a results-driven environment.

The role requires 8+ years in catastrophe modeling, strong data skills (SQL, Python, R, Excel, Power BI), knowledge of cat modeling software, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management
• Proficiency in data analysis, manipulation and visualization
• Experience with cat modeling software (Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and understanding of model methods

Responsibilities

• Execute catastrophe modeling including data prep, portfolio analysis and reporting
• Respond to queries on property exposure data and cat risk topics
• Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs
• Improve analytical processes for better client results
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers

Skills

Catastrophe modeling

SQL

Excel

R

Python

Power BI

ArcGIS

Data visualization

Cat modeling software

Insurance knowledge

ARe designation

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/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.

About Role

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 technic al 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