Sr Catastrophe Risk Consulting Associate

Moody's•New York, NY

About The Position

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody's is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we're advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. Our Insurance Advisory Team is responsible for defining best practices in risk quantification and helping clients navigate emerging climate and catastrophe risks. We contribute to Moody's mission by: Providing analytics, advisory, and technology solutions to insurers, financial institutions, governments, and corporates Supporting innovation in risk transfer solutions, including parametric insurance, catastrophe bonds, and alternative risk transfer structures Addressing emerging systemic risks—such as climate change, cyber threats, and pandemics—through advanced modelling and advisory services By joining our team, you will help shape the future of climate and catastrophe risk management and contribute to building resilience in society.

Requirements

3+ years of experience within the (re)insurance or alternative risk transfer sector
Experience running Moody's RMS or competitor catastrophe models
Proficient in coding (e.g., SQL, R, Python) and comfortable working with large datasets
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to tailor messaging across seniority levels
Demonstrates proactive ownership and personal accountability
Effective collaborator with strong teamwork orientation
Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency
Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
University degree in one of the following or a related field: Earth or climate sciences Mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, data science, computer science Risk management/insurance or actuarial science

Responsibilities

Deliver consulting projects that support clients in quantifying, managing, and operationalizing climate and catastrophe risk.
Lead defined project workstreams and provide oversight to junior associates
Collaborate with project managers, domain experts, and client relationship managers to deliver projects within scope, effort estimates, and timelines
Ensure accuracy and quality of analytical outputs through thorough QA practices
Work with subject matter experts across teams to design and implement new or complex methodologies and establish best practices
Support team development by coaching, training, and sharing knowledge with associates