Senior Research Associate - Research & CAT Modelling Team

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Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Verisk Ltd. specialises in technologies for the property insurance, remodelling and restoration. Our tools provide claims estimating, contents replacement, claims management, and property maintenance solutions for desktop, mobile, and online platforms. Our property claims services include repair cost research and reports, aerial imagery, and real-time business intelligence. To learn more please visit us at: https://www.verisk.com/insurance/capabilities/claims/property-claims-solutions/

We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

If you have a passion around technology with a keen interest in learning and desire for growth within a company then apply now.

Job Description

About the Role

Verisk is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join the Extreme Event Solutions Research and Modelling in London as a Senior Research Associate. As a member of Research team, you will promote research efforts of our international team through the interpretation and continuing improvements of our models and products. You will use your scientific, technical and analytical skills to work with clients, research organisations and universities to enhance their awareness, understanding and information exchange with Verisk. You will foster relationships with the Research teams in Boston and work closely with Consulting and Client Services and Business Development departments in London.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Thorough understanding, interpretation and explanation of Verisk’s models to clients, prospects and academia.
• Helping clients reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results and after model updates.
• Contribute to the development and internal evaluation of Verisk models and support clients in model evaluations and regulatory requirements for a major model change.
• Creating and giving presentations to clients and research organisations, for example on existing models and model change, as well as writing technical documentation
• Working on innovative projects requiring own research. This may be for internal R&D purposes or for external consultancy projects within the insurance and public risk sectors.
• The development of tools and models to solve problems on bespoke basis directly for clients and as part of Verisk’s wider model development.
• Representing Verisk at industry and academic conferences, presenting Verisk models and original research in oral and poster sessions
• Following latest industry trends, research in your area of expertise and the potential for participation in post-disaster field surveys.
• Collecting, interpreting and analysing scientific and engineering information.

Qualifications

About You and How You Can Excel in This Role

• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to a client facing role.
• Knowledge of Touchstone and Touchstone Re is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance and the Lloyds market is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organisational skills are also required.
• The ability to motivate and inspire research-based discussions amongst colleagues is desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Office is essential.
• Ability to code in languages such as SQL, R, Python will be beneficial. Knowledge of ArcGIS would be desirable.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication is highly desirable, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Prior experience in the visualisation and communication of risk e.g. via animations, video, infographics or other means would be desirable (but not essential).
• An interest in working with big data and machine learning algorithms is welcomed.

Education Requirements

You will have a PhD or MSc in applied natural science or engineering, which might include one of the following preferred disciplines: Geophysics, Earth Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Physics, Climate Science, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering (relating to natural hazards). For the Senior Research Associate position, we require 3-5 years of postdoctoral/postgraduate experience, ideally in a catastrophe modelling research role. For those educated to a MSc level, additional years of research experience may be required.

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Additional Information

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