Catastrophe Modeling Manager

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

316d • $102,000 - $191,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to implement catastrophe modeling services within area of responsibility by providing guidance on catastrophe exposure drivers and optimization, collaborating with stakeholders, developing tools to support various processes and providing modeling information to assist with risk management and decision-making surrounding business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 7 years relevant experience
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Apply business and financial acumen
• Influence team to adopt recommendations
• Adapt and be flexible in a complex changing environment
• Choose a solution to a problem even in ambiguous or difficult situations
• Clearly and confidently convey information to a wide audience
• Keep an open-mind, consider unique approaches and be open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
• Show drive and initiative
• Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or Actuarial Science
• Commercial insurance experience
• Catastrophe modeling experience
• Experience managing or leading others
• Advanced knowledge with RMS and/or AIR catastrophe modeling software
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced working knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows how the business works
• Advanced knowledge of SQL, ability to write production level stored procedures
• Highly preferred knowledge in a programming language such as R and/or Python

Responsibilities

• Forecast changes in catastrophe exposure and support underwriting leaders in all areas of the measurement and control of catastrophe risk
• Develop and manage tools to support catastrophe modeling processes and assist with the pricing of individual accounts
• Provide modeling information to support reporting, business channel roll up and Corporate reporting
• Monitor adherence to capacity allocations against catastrophe modeling metrics
• Assess gross and net losses from deterministic disaster scenarios
• Provide subject matter expertise to underwriting leaders in forecasting changes in catastrophe exposure and support seniors in all areas of the measurement and control of catastrophe risk
• Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees