Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Location
London
Salary
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Posted
18 Sep 2017
Closes
25 Sep 2017
Ref
J21635
Contact
Angus Mackie
Job Title
Financial Risk
Category
Insurance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Catastrophe Risk Analyst

HFG have partnered with a leading Global Speciality Insurer operating within the Lloyd’s of London insurance market to recruit a Catastrophe Risk Analyst


The group modelling team support the underwriting teams in providing all Catastrophe Modelling, Exposure Management and technical pricing capabilities and analytical support. The senior modelling team will work closely and collaboratively with a wide range of group business functions including Actuarial, IT Developers and underwriting teams.

Role responsibilities:

 

  • Support the development and programming of tools and systems for Catastrophe modelling, Exposure management and Pricing.
  • Use RMS to model catastrophe risks and portfolios
  • Improve business workflow, controls and reporting for catastrophe modelling team.
  • Support underwritters' strategic decision making on any catastrophe exposed accounts
  • Programme and develop technical pricing tools.
  • Develop an expert understanding of natural hazards

 

Experience:

 

 

  • Strong Mathematical, statistical and analytical background.
  • Previous experience within Insurance / Re Insurance, ideally with in Catastrophe risk Modelling or actuarial.
  • Ability to manipulate large data sets
  • Familiarity with MS SQL, VBA, .NET, R, Python a preference
  • Good understanding of insurance and the Lloyd’s market


An excellent opportunity for a strong numerical graduate to join a top tier insurer and develop a career within a technical and analytical role. The business will offer good career progression and development both within the team and wider business.