Associate Director - RNA

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct an experienced team of catastrophe modelers to prioritize deliverables and key projects
• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver actionable analytics
• Critically assess the accuracy and performance of catastrophe models and implement enhancements
• Research and present critical insights and new methodologies to understand the portfolio
• Manage model changes from technical and analytical perspectives, communicating impacts on risk appetite and reinsurance needs
• Perform and lead quarterly portfolio aggregation modeling and reporting of risk metrics
• Supervise complex catastrophe modeling analyses and translate outputs into actionable underwriting recommendations
• Identify and lead automation opportunities for routine processes to enhance productivity
• Guide the reinsurance modeling team in assessing PML risk and expected losses for global exposures

Requirements

• 15+ years of catastrophe modeling experience, specifically with large property portfolios
• Expert knowledge of RMS catastrophe models; knowledge of AIR or RQE is a plus
• 7+ years of management experience with a proven record of leading sizeable teams
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, MS Excel, and MS Access for manipulating complex datasets
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Geography, Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify technical concepts for business leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or an MBA
• Professional certifications such as ARe, CPCU, or CCRA
• Proficiency in data analytics tools like R or Python
• Experience with geospatial products, data visualization, and business intelligence tools

About the Company

WNS, part of Capgemini, is an Agentic AI-powered leader in intelligent operations and transformation. Serving more than 700 clients across 10 industries, including Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance, WNS combines deep domain excellence with AI-powered platforms to help businesses innovate, scale, and build resilience.