Catastrophe Modelling Analyst

Primary Details

London/Hybrid

The Opportunity:

We have a great opportunity for a Catastrophe Modelling Analyst to join our Accumulation Management Technical Solutions team in London. This international team is dedicated to the development of bespoke in-house tools and databases to organize data, streamline processes, and provide strategic insights into catastrophe modelling data.

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment. We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact!

Your New Role:

• Design, develop, and maintain sophisticated tools used within the Accumulation Management team
• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets efficiently
• Utilize programming skills to develop scripts and applications for data processing, analysis, and visualization
• Test the functionality of new tools and applications to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Proactively maintain and enhance existing tools, addressing bugs, implementing updates, and optimizing performance as needed
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders across the world, contributing to the success of global initiatives

About you:

• Experience gained in Catastrophe Modelling team in an analytical role
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries to extract data from vendor Catastrophe model databases
• Familiarity with one or more of RMS RiskLink, RMS Risk Modeler, AIR Touchstone, IF Elements
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Pro-active attitude and a willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Desirable Requirements:

• Coding experience in C# or another relevant programming language (e.g. XAML, VBA, R, Python)
• Experience in setting up APIs
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in quantitative or IT discipline (e.g. Mathematics, Natural Science, Engineering, Actuarial, Computer Science)

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it’s not just what we do that matters, it’s how we do it that makes the difference.  In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/).

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; 

5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada

Employer of the Year 2022Winner – Insurance Insider

British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award 

Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year 

Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year 

We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent

Inclusion of Diversity

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.

We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. 

ESG & Sustainability

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report (Link).