Associate Director - CAT modelling

Responsibilities

• Lead an experienced team of catastrophe modelers to prioritize deliverables and key projects
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Update management on current technical and industry trends related to cat modeling
• Critically assess accuracy and performance of catastrophe models and implement enhancements
• Research, develop, and present critical insights and new ways to understand the portfolio
• Manage model changes from technical and analytical perspectives, communicating impact on risk appetite and reinsurance
• Perform and lead Quarterly Portfolio aggregation modeling and reporting of risk metrics
• Supervise complex catastrophe modeling analyses and translate output into actionable recommendations
• Assess exposure data quality and lead automation opportunities for routine processes
• Lead the Reinsurance modeling team to support underwriters in assessing PML risk and Expected Losses

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in catastrophe modeling of large property portfolios using RMS or AIR
• 7 years of management experience leading sizeable teams
• Expert knowledge of RMS catastrophe models; knowledge of AIR or RQE is a plus
• Expert level skills in SQL, MS Excel, Access, and MS SQL server
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, geography, engineering, or related fields
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or an MBA
• Professional certificates such as ARe, CPCU, or CCRA
• Proficiency in data analytics tools like R or Python
• Knowledge of geospatial products and techniques
• Experience with high-value properties