Catastrophe Risk Associate

Howden • Edina, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. The Howden Re decision support team (Modeling and Analytics) is unmatched in the industry in facilitating catastrophe reinsurance placements while also being integrally embedded within our clients' operations. Howden Re employs cutting edge technology in a collaborative environment; striving always to develop solutions and present ideas that align with our clients' core philosophy of profitable growth. As a catastrophe risk associate, you will work together with the Howden Re broking team to assist in portfolio management and reinsurance decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
• Rising senior graduating by June 2028
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience manipulating, cleaning, and analyzing data
• Able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written (PowerPoint and Word)
• Legally authorized to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data tools (including SQL, Python, VBA, etc) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing strong technical and strategic catastrophe risk management and modeling support
• Providing deep understanding of catastrophe modeling results, assumptions and limitations with vendor and non-vendor models
• Improving analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients
• Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers
• Communicate analytical ideas with multiple audiences

Benefits

• A career that you define.
• We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive.
• We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level