Catastrophe Risk Researcher & Model Validator

Markel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Researcher to lead projects evaluating and validating catastrophe models. The role involves maintaining a robust view of risk, contributing to decision-making with technical documentation, and supporting compliance processes. Ideal candidates will have proven skills in catastrophe modelling, coding in SQL and Python, and exceptional stakeholder management. This role offers flexible working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catastrophe modelling validation and research with multi-class exposure.
• Strong coding skills including SQL and Python.
• Experience in statistical modelling and uncertainty quantification.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to evaluate and validate catastrophe models.
• Produce clear technical documentation to support decision-making.
• Identify and deliver model improvements and adjustments.

Skills

Catastrophe modelling validation

SQL (TSQL/Dynamic SQL)

Python coding

Statistical modelling

Stakeholder management

Tools

Verisk models

Job description

A global insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Catastrophe Risk Researcher to lead projects evaluating and validating catastrophe models. The role involves maintaining a robust view of risk, contributing to decision-making with technical documentation, and supporting compliance processes. Ideal candidates will have proven skills in catastrophe modelling, coding in SQL and Python, and exceptional stakeholder management. This role offers flexible working options, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.