Associate Director

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​ About Role Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden As an Associate Director on the Catastrophe Analytics R&D team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split between servicing clients (25-50%) and R&D endeavors (50-75%) Experience using, interpreting, adjusting, and validating outputs and underlying assumptions of 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 * Utilize external data sources to validate and adjust catastrophe models * 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 and to manage client relationships. * Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Meteorology, * Legally authorized to work in the US. The expected compensation for this role is up to $175,000 in addition to a discretionary bonus.