Expert CAT Model Developer in London

Gallagher Re is looking for an Expert CAT Model Developer in London

Job description

Introduction

Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.

 

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.


Overview

Gallagher Re - Expert CAT Model Developer – AR&D team - London 

 

Please note that this role would ideally be based in London but can also be based anywhere else in Europe where Gallagher Re has an office (Munich, Paris, Rome, etc.)

 

The company: Gallagher Re  

  • Gallagher Re is one of the world’s leading reinsurance advisory and broking firms. 
  • We bring together sophisticated analytics capabilities, risk transfer and transactional expertise to provide advice and counsel to our clients. 
  • We help our clients interpret the data to guide their decisions surrounding the management of their risk portfolio.

 The team:  AR&D (Analytics Research & Development) 

  • Our AR&D team concentrates on the development of analytical solutions to support Gallagher Re View of Risk across our global business. 
  • We are a growing, multi-national team in Gallagher Re, comprised of enthusiastic, dynamic, and team-oriented individuals with expertise in hydrology, atmospheric sciences, space sciences, seismology, spatial analytics, and software development. 
  • We work closely with our clients’ team and our Gallagher Research Centre to translate the latest science and technology into client solutions. 
  • Our AR&D team constantly advances in-house analytical solutions, combining insurance industry experience with expert knowledge, to quantify the financial impact of natural and man-made catastrophes on our clients’ portfolios across the world. 

 The role: Expert CAT Model Developer  

  • Due to our ambitious growth, we are looking to recruit new experienced talent for our AR&D team
  • We are looking to recruit an Expert Catastrophe Model Developer
  • This role will suit an experienced CAT Modeler with 3 years of experience with strong coding skills, project management experience and interpersonal skills.
  • The role will focus on building and developing innovative analytical solutions to support the delivery of our unique risk solutions.

How you'll make an impact

The responsibilities:  

  • Developing analytics solutions to quantify catastrophe risk and support the business
  • Processing and analysing peril datasets (e.g., wind, hail, earthquake, flood, wildfire …) 
  • Working with account teams to deliver bespoke risk solutions to clients 
  • Presenting technical solutions to internal and external clients in a digestible format 
  • Project management and ownership of development work 
  • Actively participating in knowledge sharing within the team and across the wider business  
  • Collaborating with academic and industry partners  
  • Liaising with offices and teams world-wide, which could involve local and overseas travel 

 


About You

The Requirements:  

  • Ideally although not mandatory a Ph.D. In Atmospheric Science and/or Meteorology.
  • Strong programming skills (R, Python, SQL) 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail 
  • Experience in working with large datasets, including spatial datasets  
  • Effective communication techniques applied in internal and external client meetings 
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritise project work 
  • Experience in working across different time zones and with teams in overseas locations 

Advantageous Skills: 

  • Understanding of the physics of natural catastrophes (flood, earthquake, wind/hail, etc.) 
  • An understanding of (re)insurance financial terms 
  • Ability to understand business and regulatory context of modelling process 
  • Knowledge of catastrophe modelling platforms 
  • Experience in vendor catastrophe model evaluation and adjustment 
  • GIS software experience (ArcGIS, QGIS)  
  • Experience in Data Science  

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
  • Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
  • Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
  • Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
  • Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

  • Three fully paid volunteering days per year
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
  • Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
  • Critical illness cover
  • Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
  • Season ticket loan
  • Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
  • Emergency back-up family care
  • And many more…

 

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with

TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com

. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
02-12-2024
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

London | Casual / Part Time Jobs | Secondary School

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