Junior Catastrophe Analyst

Job description

Guy Carpenter is the world’s premier reinsurance intermediary and strategic advisor to leading insurance and reinsurance organizations, delivering integrated solutions through its industry-leading analytics and advisory services, highly specialized product knowledge and trading relationships with reinsurance markets around the world. Headquartered in New York City, Guy Carpenter has more than 2,300 employees in more than 50 locations worldwide.

Guy Carpenter is recruiting a Junior Catastrophe Risk Modeler to join one of its leading analytical teams in London.  The position is suited to an analytical graduate who has an active interest in the world of Catastrophe Risk Modelling.  Experience within Catastrophe Risk and insurance would be advantageous but is not essential. What is important is that you are genuinely interested in Catastrophe Risk and that you have a keen interest in Natural Hazards and insurance.

·         Minimum 2.1 Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a scientific or numerical or geography / natural hazards based degree such as Science, Mathematics, Geography, Actuarial Science
·         Strong IT skills including Excel, SQL and Programming
·         Proven analytical ability and experience handling volumes of data
·         Attention to detail
·         Excellent problem-solving skills
·         Excellent communication skills – written and spoken
·         Some experience or knowledge of either RMS / AIR / EQECAT would be beneficial but not necessary

Guy Carpenter's GC Analytics unit has an unparalleled ability to help clients achieve a deeper, broader understanding of their risks. Our GC Analytics professionals apply a wide range of advanced modeling techniques - from sophisticated experience and exposure rating to advanced risk and simulation modeling - to help clients profile risk for virtually any line of business against a wide spectrum of reinsurance options.

In return for your expertise, Guy Carpenter offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program including: 26 days annual leave, private healthcare, a competitive contributory pension scheme, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, as well as a comprehensive flexible benefits scheme.