Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Catastrophe Risk Analyst
 

Aon is currently recruiting an experienced Catastrophe Risk Analyst to join our UK & Ireland team in London.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As an experienced Risk Analyst, some of your main responsibilities will include:

·       Working with Aon’s client teams and brokers to deliver catastrophe modelling and analytical support to our clients and the reinsurance market.

·       Provide technical solutions in a digestible manner to both internal and external stakeholders at client meetings, presentations, market studies, tenders, and reports.

·       Running natural catastrophe models through Aon’s suite of analytic tools to quantify the likelihood and severity of natural catastrophes for client renewals and UK & Ireland project work.

·       Collaborating with academic and industry partners to validate and create innovative solutions for the (re)insurance market.

·       Knowledge sharing of market and model experience with the UK & Ireland wider team.

·       Liaising and collaborating with other teams and offices worldwide on global solutions.

·       Working closely with the model evaluation team to revise and challenge existing catastrophe models to deliver client views of risk that is more relevant to their business.

·       Contribution to the development of new Impact Forecasting models (e.g. unmodelled UK perils), and client bespoke models.

·       Working on prospective RFPs.

·       Mentoring less experienced analysts in the team.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

·       Strong catastrophe modelling experience

·       Working knowledge of vendor cat models (RMS and AIR).

·       Understanding of the science of natural catastrophes and ability to validate and interpret the modelled loss estimates.

·       Strong technical problem-solving skills.

·       Good communication skills

·       Strong project management, with capability to work in a team, independently, working under pressure, multi-task and ability to prioritise work effectively.

·       Skilled with multi-relational database management systems and coding (SQL, R)

·       Dashboard Analytics and GIS experience also of major benefit (e.g., Tableau, ArcGIS)

·       Knowledge of (re)insurance terms and business

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on 

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  

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