Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst

AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Service Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Service Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst in New York. You will lead catastrophe risk research, validate vendor models, and collaborate with global teams to advance analytics and risk assessment.

You will influence model evaluation, validate peril region views, and contribute to climate risk insights that shape underwriting and risk management across the organization.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science, Natural Hazards, Applied Statistics, or a related subject.
• 3+ years of experience in catastrophe research or model development, RMS experience preferred.
• Excellent understanding of catastrophe modelling science and hands-on validation experience.
• Knowledge of catastrophe models, strengths, weaknesses, and regional expertise.
• Understanding of climate change and its insurance impact; analytics and leadership interest.
• Strong communication of technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in programming with R, Python, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative research on catastrophe risk for material peril regions.
• Develop standard practices and views of risk strategy.
• Support end-to-end catastrophe model evaluation and vendor model validation.
• Propose adjustments to vendor out-of-the-box views and implement changes.
• Assess climate change impacts on global perils and engage stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Underwriting, and ERM to share insights.
• Partner with Data Office on data initiatives and vendor assessments.

Skills

Catastrophe modelling

Communication skills

Programming (R, Python, SQL)

Education

PhD or Master’s in Climate Science/Natural Hazards/Applied Statistics

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst

Join us as a Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst to take your career to the next level with a global market leader.

Make your mark in Cat Modelling. AIG’s model validation and research group consists of team members in the US & London, and an outsourced team in Bengaluru, India. The role will involve collaboration with this team, and with multiple external vendors (Moody’s, Verisk, KatRisk), as well internal teams building bespoke tools. The job holder will lead the review of and take ownership of specific peril region models as directed by the Head of Catastrophe Research & Validation.

How you will create an impact

This role will be part of AIG’s Catastrophe Research & Validation Team. You will support the development of AIG’s internal view of risk for Natural Catastrophe, Terrorism, and other First Party Perils. Working with the Head of Catastrophe Research & Validation and other Cat Modelling Leaders, the job holder will support the implementation of industry leading analytics, research practices, and model development across the organisation.

• Lead innovative research on catastrophe risk, with a focus on peril regions most material to AIG
• Support the development standardised best practices and view of risk strategy
• Support end to end catastrophe model evaluation across the company: Implementing AIG’s View of Risk
• Validating new and existing vendor models
• Proposing adjustments to vendor out of the box views
• Implementing model change and upgrades
• Support AIG’s assessment of climate change and impacts to climate related perils worldwide
• Support climate change engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Enterprise Risk Management partners to ensure views of risk are clearly documented and communicated in line with AIG’s model risk management policies
• Support short and medium term efforts to transform internal catastrophe modelling process
• Closely collaborate with functions such as Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Underwriting, and ERM to share insights and best practices across the organisation
• Partner with the Data Office on strategic data initiatives, including supporting vendor/data provider capability assessments and contract reviews.

What you’ll need to succeed

• PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science, Natural Hazards, Applied Statistics, or a related subject
• 3+ years of experience in catastrophe research or model development, experience using RMS is preferred
• Excellent understanding of the science of catastrophe modelling, and hands on experience writing model reviews and validation
• A knowledge of catastrophe models including their strengths and weaknesses, and demonstrated expertise in the science of one or more peril regions
• An understanding of climate change and its impact on insurance, and an interest in developing analytics and thought leadership in this area
• A keen interest in the impact of modelling, on Underwriting decision making
• An ability to communicate technical concepts in a non-technical manner
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong programming skills including R, Python, and SQL

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $93,000-$110,000.

For positions based in Illinois, the base salary range is $84,600-$107,600.

For positions based in Massachusetts, the base salary range is $90,000-$110,000.

In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

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