Senior Catastrophe Analyst

In this role, the individual will work closely with Brokers in the Global Markets Direct and Facultative team to deliver market leading analytics. The Direct & Fac Data and Analytics team offer a wide range of analytical support to the broking team in order to secure the best results for our clients. Typical analytical support includes data management, catastrophe modelling, exposure management, financial modelling, and bespoke analytics. The focus of our team is to provide brokers with a deeper understanding of their clients risk from natural and man-made perils such as windstorm, earthquake, severe convective storm, flood and wildfire.

The Role:

On a day-to-day basis, the individual will be involved in processing and auditing client data, running client portfolios against state-of-the-art catastrophe models, and synthesising the results. They will be required to take a methodical approach to problem solving and be proactive in meaningfully contributing to the success of D&F. Joining the company with a maths, statistics, engineering or natural sciences degree (ideally Masters), they also require the ability to effectively communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.

• Managing, auditing, processing and analysing portfolio data, preparing it for model ingestion
• Quantify the catastrophe risk using vendor catastrophe models
• Operation of geo-visualisation tools including Arc GIS
• Understand and evaluate the impact of updates and revisions to models and the outputs produced
• Communicate results effectively to all stakeholders (i.e. cat modellers / brokers / clients/ (re)insurers)
• Work closely with all stakeholders throughout the risk quantification process
• Real-time reporting and analysis of natural catastrophes

What you'll bring:

• Proven track record of exceeding performance expectations
• Highly proactive, with a passion to deliver industry-leading results
• A natural team-player, committed to close collaboration with colleagues
• An understanding of London/global insurance markets and (re)insurance business
• Experience in at least one vendor model and understanding of the underlying perils science and model components
• Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills, Power BI an advantage and experience with SQL, R/Python an advantage
• Experience with process optimisation and experience and working knowledge of GIS software e.g. ArcGIS, an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, ability to process and understand data quickly and creatively
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within a global market leader
   

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected]