Catastrophe Risk Analyst

Job Description

ResponsibilitiesCatastrophe Modeller (London, UK)Were Hiring!Aon Reinsurance is currently recruiting a Catastrophe Modeller to join our Analytics team in London. Aons Catastrophe Modelling team is the best regarded of its kind in Europe. The team sits within Aon Benfield and provides clients (principally insurance companies) with advice on their exposures to natural disasters such as windstorms, floods and earthquakes.Using sophisticated models the team analyses the financial loss potential from thousands of possible catastrophes for clients portfolios. The output is then used to provide information on catastrophe exposure, and enables Aon to design the optimum protectionfor clients through use of reinsurance or capital markets solutions. Our work helps insurers understand their potential losses from a given catastrophic event. The analysis and recommendations we provide enable our clients to buy the correct type and levelof protection.Under direction you will provide catastrophe modelling and technical analysis in support of placement services.About Aon ReinsuranceAon Reinsurance, a division of Aon plc, is the worlds leading reinsurance intermediary and full-service capital advisor. We empower our clients to better understand, manage and transfer risk through innovative solutions and personalised access to all formsof global reinsurance capital across treaty, facultative and capital markets. As a trusted advocate, we deliver local reach to the worlds markets, an unparalleled investment in innovative analytics, including catastrophe management, actuarial and rating agencyadvisory. Through our professionals expertise and experience, we advise clients in making optimal capital choices that will empower results and improve operational effectiveness for their business. With more than 80 offices in 50 countries, our worldwideclient base has access to the broadest portfolio of integrated capital solutions and services.Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aons recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria.About the RoleAs a Catastrophe Modeller some of your key responsibilities will involve:Analytical support (client reports, meetings and presentations)Providing analytical support to placing teams with client meetings, presentations, market studies, tenders and reportsCatastrophe modellingRunning natural catastrophe models to quantify the likelihood and severity of natural catastrophesDevelopment of risk modelsRevision of existing risk models and design, develop and execute new modelsResponsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk ManagementFrame working, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.Responsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk ManagementFrame working, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.About you As a Catastrophe Modeller your skills and qualifications will ideally include:Working knowledge of RMS and / or AIR is desirableGIS experience also of major benefitExposure to GIS Software is desirable e.g.:(MapInfo, ArcGIS)Salary and BenefitsThis role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, childcare vouchers and additionalholiday