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Willis is looking to hire individuals to evaluate third-party natural catastrophe models and develop the Willis View of Risk to assist clients in understanding and managing natural catastrophe risk. This includes research on non-modelled risks, scenario analysis, and climate change.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience of using a programming language such as R, Python and/or SQL.
• Working knowledge of catastrophe modelling systems (e.g., Moody’s RMS, Verisk).
• Previous experience of model evaluation.
• Spatial analysis, GIS and data visualisation skills.
• Research experience (PhD, MSc, or equivalent professional background) in meteorology, tropical cyclones, or seismology/earthquakes is of particular interest. Experience in related fields such as hydrology, vulnerability assessment, statistics, or actuarial science will also be considered.
• An interest in applying scientific research to address industry problems.
• Knowledge of (or an interest in) insurance industry practices and regulation (e.g. Solvency II).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating third-party natural catastrophe models for a range of perils (e.g. tropical cyclones, windstorms, wildfires, floods, earthquakes).
• Identifying where current models are insufficient or limited, and helping Willis and its clients address these gaps through innovative solutions.
• Developing the Willis View of Risk, including adjustments for model limitations, near-term climate conditions, and claims experience.
• Conducting exploratory data analysis and developing clear, insightful visualisations to better understand model outputs, identify trends, and communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Staying abreast of the latest scientific research, identifying emerging issues and trends, summarising findings and potential materiality to current/future business strategy.
• Exploring and evaluating new modelling techniques (e.g. artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing).
• Working with clients, jointly with other Willis commercial teams, on advisory projects, especially when these require leading-edge research to be applied, or expert judgement.

Other

• Excellent presentation and writing skills with an ability to communicate technical information to wide range of expert and non-expert audiences.
• Highly motivated, collaborative, well-organised and enthusiastic team player with a proactive approach.
• Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
• Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
• Creating and giving presentations to clients, for example on model evaluation findings or the impacts of climate change on natural catastrophes.