Associate Director – Agricultural Modeling

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🕒 October 15

🍂 Massachusetts, Minnesota – Remote

🍂 Massachusetts – Remote ❄️ Minnesota – Remote

💵 $100k - $145k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Director

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Howden Insurance Brokers Limited

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

💸 Finance

Consulting • Insurance • Finance

Howden Insurance Brokers Limited is a specialist insurance broker with an extensive international network operating in over 90 territories. The company serves SMEs, corporates, and multinationals, providing tailored insurance solutions and comprehensive risk management services. With over $38 billion in premium under management and a dedicated team of 15,000 employees, Howden is committed to delivering exceptional service and expertise to meet diverse insurance needs globally.

📋 Description

• Execute all aspects of agriculture modeling, including data preparation and validation, portfolio analysis and postprocessing, reporting of results, data visualization and mapping • Develop crop yield models for major U.S. crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, sorghum, rice, and specialty crops • Design stochastic yield simulation frameworks using probabilistic techniques • Implement machine learning, statistical, and hybrid approaches for yield prediction and risk assessment • Develop in-season crop yield forecasting models using weather observations, climate forecasts, remote sensing data, vegetation indices, soil moisture measurements, and other agricultural datasets • Improve analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to address client and market needs • Present results and respond to queries on exposure data, real-time updates, model validation, view of risk, portfolio profitability and optimization

🎯 Requirements

• 4+ years of research and quantitative modeling experience in developing statistical, predictive and/or simulation models • High level of proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools • Strong programming background, preferably Python and/or R • Ability to independently formulate research questions and execute analytical studies • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast paced and results-driven environment • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts succinctly to a non-technical audience • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in physics, mathematics, statistics, engineering or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred) • Knowledge of US crop insurance market preferred • Experience in optimization techniques desirable • Experience working with weather and climate datasets would be a plus • Legally authorized to work in the US

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Wellbeing offers • Competitive salary • Generous PTO • 401k with company match • Paid volunteer days • Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment

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