Expert CAT Model Developer
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- England,London
- full-time
- Competitive salary
Job Description:
Introduction
Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Gallagher Re - Expert CAT Model Developer – AR&D team - London
The company: Gallagher Re
* Gallagher Re is one of the world’s leading reinsurance advisory and broking firms.
* We bring together sophisticated analytics capabilities, risk transfer and transactional expertise to provide advice and counsel to our clients.
* We help our clients interpret the data to guide their decisions surrounding the management of their risk portfolio.
The team: AR&D (Analytics Research & Development)
* Our AR&D team concentrates on the development of analytical solutions to support Gallagher Re View of Risk across our global business.
* We are a growing, multi-national team in Gallagher Re, comprised of enthusiastic, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals with expertise in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, space sciences, seismology, spatial analytics, and software development.
* We work closely with our clients’ team and our Gallagher Research Centre to translate the latest science and technology into client solutions.
* Our AR&D team constantly advances in-house analytical solutions, combining insurance industry experience with expert knowledge, to quantify the financial impact of natural and man-made catastrophes on our clients’ portfolios across the world.?
The role: Expert CAT Model Developer
* Due to our ambitious growth, we are looking to recruit new experienced talent for our AR&D team
* We are looking to recruit an Expert Catastrophe Model Developer
* This role will suit an experienced CAT Modeler with 3 years of experience with strong coding skills, project management experience and interpersonal skills.
* The role will focus on building and developing innovative analytical solutions to support the delivery of our unique risk solutions.
How you’ll make an impact
The responsibilities:
* Developing analytics solutions to quantify catastrophe risk and support the business
* Processing and analysing peril datasets (e.g., wind, hail, earthquake, flood, wildfire …)?
* Working with account teams to deliver bespoke risk solutions to clients?
* Presenting technical solutions to internal and external clients in a digestible format?
* Project management and ownership of development work?
* Actively participating in knowledge sharing within the team and across the wider business??
* Collaborating with academic and industry partners??
* Liaising with offices and teams world-wide, which could involve local and overseas travel?
About You
The Requirements:
* Ideally although not mandatory a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology or Engineering.
* Strong programming skills (R, Python, SQL)?
* Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail?
* Experience in working with large datasets, including spatial datasets??
* Effective communication techniques applied in internal and external client meetings?
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritise project work?
* Experience in working across different time zones and with teams in overseas locations?
Advantageous Skills:
* Understanding of the physics of natural catastrophes (flood, earthquake, wind/hail, etc.)?
* An understanding of (re)insurance financial terms?
* Ability to understand business and regulatory context of modelling process?
* Knowledge of catastrophe modelling platforms?
* Experience in vendor catastrophe model evaluation and adjustment?
* GIS software experience (ArcGIS, QGIS)??
* Experience in Data Science??
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ’buy’ extra days
* Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, wh
Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Gallagher Re - Expert CAT Model Developer – AR&D team - London
The company: Gallagher Re
* Gallagher Re is one of the world’s leading reinsurance advisory and broking firms.
* We bring together sophisticated analytics capabilities, risk transfer and transactional expertise to provide advice and counsel to our clients.
* We help our clients interpret the data to guide their decisions surrounding the management of their risk portfolio.
The team: AR&D (Analytics Research & Development)
* Our AR&D team concentrates on the development of analytical solutions to support Gallagher Re View of Risk across our global business.
* We are a growing, multi-national team in Gallagher Re, comprised of enthusiastic, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals with expertise in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, space sciences, seismology, spatial analytics, and software development.
* We work closely with our clients’ team and our Gallagher Research Centre to translate the latest science and technology into client solutions.
* Our AR&D team constantly advances in-house analytical solutions, combining insurance industry experience with expert knowledge, to quantify the financial impact of natural and man-made catastrophes on our clients’ portfolios across the world.?
The role: Expert CAT Model Developer
* Due to our ambitious growth, we are looking to recruit new experienced talent for our AR&D team
* We are looking to recruit an Expert Catastrophe Model Developer
* This role will suit an experienced CAT Modeler with 3 years of experience with strong coding skills, project management experience and interpersonal skills.
* The role will focus on building and developing innovative analytical solutions to support the delivery of our unique risk solutions.
How you’ll make an impact
The responsibilities:
* Developing analytics solutions to quantify catastrophe risk and support the business
* Processing and analysing peril datasets (e.g., wind, hail, earthquake, flood, wildfire …)?
* Working with account teams to deliver bespoke risk solutions to clients?
* Presenting technical solutions to internal and external clients in a digestible format?
* Project management and ownership of development work?
* Actively participating in knowledge sharing within the team and across the wider business??
* Collaborating with academic and industry partners??
* Liaising with offices and teams world-wide, which could involve local and overseas travel?
About You
The Requirements:
* Ideally although not mandatory a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Hydrology or Engineering.
* Strong programming skills (R, Python, SQL)?
* Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail?
* Experience in working with large datasets, including spatial datasets??
* Effective communication techniques applied in internal and external client meetings?
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritise project work?
* Experience in working across different time zones and with teams in overseas locations?
Advantageous Skills:
* Understanding of the physics of natural catastrophes (flood, earthquake, wind/hail, etc.)?
* An understanding of (re)insurance financial terms?
* Ability to understand business and regulatory context of modelling process?
* Knowledge of catastrophe modelling platforms?
* Experience in vendor catastrophe model evaluation and adjustment?
* GIS software experience (ArcGIS, QGIS)??
* Experience in Data Science??
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
* Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ’buy’ extra days
* Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute toLife insurance, wh
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