Natural Catastrophe Specialist, Earthquake

Swiss Re•Town of North Castle, NY

10d•$120,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on applying cutting-edge science to better understand natural catastrophe risk, specifically earthquakes and related geological hazards. The Natural Catastrophe (Nat Cat) Specialist will develop and improve models for quantifying risk associated with these hazards. The position involves collaborating with business functions like underwriting, portfolio steering, and risk management to translate catastrophe modeling insights into actionable decisions. Key responsibilities include leveraging novel technologies and advanced statistical methods to evaluate exposure to geological hazards, reviewing and assessing vulnerability to these hazards using analytical and empirical methods, and establishing expertise in natural catastrophe risk and modeling within Swiss Re, communicating these risk views internally and externally.

Requirements

Master's degree or Ph.D. in natural sciences, engineering or a related technical field
Sound understanding of seismology, geologic hazards and/or seismic vulnerability
Strong analytical and programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, R), and experience using statistical tools and methods to solve applied problems.
Highly motivated with an ability to effectively manage own time and priorities in a collaborative environment
Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex problems with clarity and effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Catastrophe modeling experience in a (re)insurance context.
Proficiency with GIS software and structured databases

Responsibilities

Develop and improve models for quantifying risk associated with earthquakes and related geological hazards (landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, etc).
Collaborate with other business functions like underwriting, portfolio steering and risk management to translate catastrophe modeling insights into actionable decisions.
Leverage novel technologies and advanced statistical methods to evaluate exposure to geological hazards.
Review and assess vulnerability to geological hazards based on analytical and empirical methods.
Establish yourself as an expert in natural catastrophe risk and modeling within Swiss Re and effectively communicate these risk views internally and externally.