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Catastrophe Risk Analyst

London/Hybrid

The opportunity: 

Are you ready to launch or elevate your career in insurance? Join our dynamic Accumulation Management team in London, where you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how we understand and manage risk. As a Catastrophe Risk Analyst, you’ll transform complex data into actionable insights—evaluating and managing both natural and non-natural risk across your portfolios. At QBE, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, global insurer, delivering timely, high-quality risk modelling that drives smarter decision-making and supports our mission to protect what matters most.

With hybrid office working and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday, you will be working in a supportive and inclusive environment. We’re the down-to-earth, international insurer that is neither too big nor small, so you can make a real impact!

Your New Role:

• Utilize advanced catastrophe modelling tools and software to assess and quantify potential risks associated with natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and other catastrophic events.
• Analyse historical data, scientific research, and industry trends to develop comprehensive models that predict the impact of catastrophes on the company's portfolio.
• Evaluate the vulnerability of insured properties and assess the potential financial impact of catastrophic events on the company's overall risk exposure.
• Collaborate with underwriters and other stakeholders to develop effective risk mitigation strategies and optimize risk management processes.
• Collect, validate, and analyse large datasets related to catastrophe risks, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to simulate the impact of various catastrophic events on the company's portfolio.
• Provide insights into potential areas of vulnerability and recommend proactive measures to enhance the resilience of the portfolio.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including underwriting, actuarial, and claims, to ensure a holistic understanding of the company's risk landscape.
• Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including reinsurers and regulatory bodies, to maintain transparency and compliance with industry standards.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in catastrophe modelling, risk assessment methodologies, and emerging technologies.
• Propose and implement innovative approaches to enhance the company's ability to manage and mitigate catastrophic risks.

About you

• Education in a relevant field such as Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline
• Prior experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of international markets is desirable but not a necessity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and can navigate conversations with clarity, tact and self-assurance.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Why QBE? At My Best   

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.   

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://careers/flex-qbe/).  

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.   

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

At My Best - QBE Benefits   

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.  As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!