Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeler

April 26

KatRisk LLC

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KatRisk is a leading catastrophe modeling company that was founded in 2012 by one geek, one scientist, and one engineer$1. .$1

Flood Risk • Drought Risk • Catastrophe Modeling • Wild Fire • Hurricane

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🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 Private Equity Round on 2023-11

Description

• As a Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeler at Katrisk, you will play a crucial role in advancing our modeling capabilities and enhancing the accuracy and reliability of our risk assessments. • Leveraging your expertise in quantitative analysis, statistical modeling, and catastrophe risk assessment, you will contribute to the development, validation, and implementation of sophisticated risk models to quantify and evaluate the potential impact of natural catastrophes.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, atmospheric science, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in natural catastrophe risk modeling, with a strong background in model development, validation, and implementation. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar, and experience with modeling software such as RMS, AIR, or similar platforms. • Deep understanding of catastrophe modeling principles, including hazard analysis, vulnerability assessment, and loss estimation methodologies. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects or initiatives. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Lead the development and enhancement of regional catastrophe risk models, incorporating the latest scientific research, data, and modeling techniques. • Conduct comprehensive analyses of natural catastrophe risks, including but not limited to hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and other perils, to assess potential losses and vulnerabilities. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, engineering, and sales, to integrate risk models into our suite of products and services. • Assist in the validation and calibration of risk models to ensure alignment with observed loss data, historical events, and scientific benchmarks, while effectively communicating model uncertainties and limitations. • Stay abreast of emerging trends, methodologies, and technologies in catastrophe risk modeling, and contribute to research initiatives to enhance model performance and address evolving client needs. • Provide expert guidance and support to clients, including presenting analysis findings, interpreting model results, and addressing technical inquiries.