Catastrophe Analyst

Who we are:

• Global Impact Forecasting team of 90 members based in 5 offices around the world (Prague, London, Chicago, Singapore and Bangalore).
• Team of scientists, developers and a client services colleagues together developing and supporting catastrophe models for various natural and man-made perils including flood, wind storm, earthquake, fire or terrorism.

This role will be ideal for a candidate who has an enthusiasm to grow as an expert in the field of meteorology or other earth science fields to help better explain the scientific and financial implications across the insurance industry and other sectors.

Your main tasks will include:

• Work closely with Catastrophe Insight team to prepare our Cat Reports
• Provide assistance to EMEA and APAC brokers and clients prior/during/after catastrophe events
• Develop and conduct statistical analysis to determine natural disaster loss trends on both a global and regional scale
• Conduct research to strengthen Aon’s historical reanalysis natural disaster loss database and utilize the data to help in the development of new catastrophe models
• Aid in the development and deployment of real-time catastrophe model solutions

To apply for this offer, you should have:

• Degree in Meteorology or a related Earth Science field
• Strong understanding of global weather & climate trends with an emphasis on EMEA and APAC
• Strong forecasting abilities utilizing numerical weather models and satellite data
• Technical writing and editing skills & able to communicate clearly in a written and verbal manner
• Analytical skills with a background in data analysis & interpretation/delivery of statistical info
• Prior exposure or familiarity with the insurance industry
• Strong experience or familiarity with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Adobe Suite, Tableau, Google Earth
• Availability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours when dealing with overseas clients and colleagues

What we can offer:

• Opportunity to work for a market leader in the global reinsurance and insurance industry
• An interesting and varied role in a dynamic and exciting team
• Gain highly focused expertise with a significant market value
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• Potential for travelling to conferences, meet with clients, or conduct post-event damage surveys