Howden Buffalo Inc

Associate Director - Catastrophe Analytics

Howden Buffalo Inc$95K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management.
  • Proficient in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools (SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, ArcGIS).
  • Experience with catastrophe modeling software (e.g., Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and understanding of their methodologies.
  • Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining technical concepts.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related analytical field.

Responsibilities

  • Execute catastrophe modeling tasks including data preparation, validation, and portfolio analysis.
  • Respond to inquiries from stakeholders on property exposure data and real-time cat events.
  • Apply strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Utilize proprietary software for designing and managing catastrophe reinsurance programs.
  • Enhance analytical processes for increased efficiency and client results.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and reinsurers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • A range of wellbeing offerings.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Paid volunteer days.
Full Job Description
As an Associate Director on the Catastrophe Analytics team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Experience using, interpreting, and applying outputs from catastrophe models is required. You will be joining a best-in class analytics team that produces innovative solutions in a collaborative and results-driven environment. Primary Responsibilities :
  • Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation, portfolio analysis and postprocessing, reporting of results, data visualization and mapping.
  • Be responsive to a range of queries from internal and external stakeholders on topics including property exposure data, real-time cat events, cat model validation, view of risk, portfolio profitability and optimization.
  • Strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication of technical concepts to range of stakeholders are core to success in this role.
  • Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs
  • Improve analytical processes to achieve greater efficiency and better results for clients
  • Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers


Qualifications:
  • 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management
  • High level of proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools and program languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.
  • Experience with cat modeling software (i.e. Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and an understanding of model methodology, practical uses, and limitations.
  • Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-driven environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts succinctly.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or similar analytical major
  • Legally authorized to work in the US.
  • The expected base salary range for this role is $95,000-140,000. The base salary range and ultimate title is based on level of relevant experience and location and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.


What we offer:
A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

About Howden Buffalo Inc

Howden Buffalo Inc is a manufacturer of air and gas handling equipment. The company offers a range of products including fans, blowers, compressors, and gas turbines. Howden Buffalo Inc serves a variety of industries including power generation, oil and gas, mining, and marine. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Milford, Ohio.
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