Risk Analyst

Verisk; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions team in Boston is seeking a Risk Consultant or Risk Analyst to join the Consulting and Client Service Team. You will build client relationships based on knowledge of Verisk's products and help clients maximize catastrophe modeling workflows.

You will interpret and analyze data using Touchstone, TouchstoneRe, and Synergy Studio, delivering recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree including quantitative coursework such as mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, business, or computer science.
• Two or more years of catastrophe modeling or actuarial support experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel; Power Query or Power BI preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio or other database querying tools preferred.
• Experience with Claude, Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of risk analyses in support of consulting projects and internal initiatives.
• Respond to client questions in a timely manner and help bring them to a speedy and accurate resolution by working collaboratively with our internal teams.
• Communicate directly with clients to develop project timelines and manage deliverable expectations.
• Employ project management best practices when performing consulting studies and other mid- to large-scale projects.
• Support model and product change management efforts when model updates or new features are introduced in our software.
• Provide input to internal teams regarding the evolution of our products based on client feedback and your usage of our products. Remain engaged with the internal teams through feature design, development and release.
• Act as a connector across the CRS vertical and with other groups within Verisk, sharing context, surfacing cross-team needs, and helping align work across groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with quantitative courses

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

SQL Server

AI tools (Claude/Copilot)

Job description

Job Description

Verisk's Catastrophe and Risk Solutions (CRS) team provides risk modeling software and consulting services to insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and other financial intermediaries. We're looking for aRisk Consultant or Risk Analystto join ourConsulting and Client Service Team, based in Boston, MA.

In this role, you will build client relationships based on your knowledge of Verisk's products, helping clients get the most out of their catastrophe modeling workflow. You will support a range of client-facing project work, from routine questions to multi-month consulting engagements.

You will interpret and analyze data using Verisk's Touchstone, TouchstoneRe, and Synergy Studio software, and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on how to apply that data to their business problems. You will lead, manage, and execute projects for clients and internal stakeholders, working with other internal teams to deliver projects efficiently and to a high standard of quality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and client deadlines at once will be important assets in this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of risk analyses in support of consulting projects and internal initiatives
• Respond to client questions in a timely manner and help bring them to a speedy and accurate resolution by working collaboratively with our internal teams
• Communicate directly with clients to develop project timelines and manage deliverable expectations
• Employ project management best practices when performing consulting studies and other mid- to large-scale projects
• Support model and product change management efforts when model updates or new features are introduced in our software
• Provide input to internal teams regarding the evolution of our products based on client feedback and your usage of our products. Remain engaged with the internal teams through feature design, development and release
• Act as a connector across the CRS vertical and with other groups within Verisk, sharing context, surfacing cross-team needs, and helping align work across groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree that included quantitative courses such as mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, business or computer science
• Experience of two or more years in a catastrophe modeling or actuarial support role is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Powerpoint, Word and Excel is essential. Working knowledge or experience with Power Query or Power BI is also preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio or other database management or querying software is preferred
• Experience with Claude, Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools is preferred

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following:

• Health Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Disability benefits
• a Paid Time Off program

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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