US Catastrophe Analytics - Senior Associate Director
Aon, New York, NY, United States
Senior Associate Director of Catastrophe Management Analytics
This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our New York City office.
As part of the Catastrophe Management team, you will play an integral role providing analytics support on risk assessment and risk management consulting for Aon Reinsurance Solutions clients.
Job Responsibilities
Manage client projects from start to finish, including leading project teams of multiple analysts while acting as liaison to broking team and other collaborators.
Prepare property insurance policy data for catastrophe risk analysis using SQL and other data conversion tools, and run catastrophe modeling software for client and prospect portfolio analyses.
Design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs using Aon's proprietary software.
Respond to brokers, clients, and reinsurers on issues and questions relating to risk analysis for natural and human‑made catastrophes.
Provide real‑time loss estimates of actual catastrophic events around the world.
Prepare and send catastrophe risk assessment data to reinsurers and participate in reinsurance market calls.
Assist clients in the understanding of catastrophe risks, sensitivity studies, and added analytics based on catastrophe model results.
Find opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency and use technical skills to implement and share across our team.
Skills / Competencies Required
Experience using Microsoft Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
Practical experience with data analysis, cleanup, validation and proven analytical problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others externally and internally. Well‑rounded communication skills and prior experience communicating with clients and senior collaborators.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments and work well to meet goals.
Ability to think strategically as well as work independently and take initiative.
Preferred Experience
Experience managing projects and leading (or managing) others
Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, VBA, SAS, C++
Data visualization experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Industry designation such as ARe, ARM, CPCU, CCRA, CCM/CEEM, etc.
Required Years of Experience 10+ years of catastrophe modeling experience in all major model vendors (including AIR and RMS), with in-depth knowledge of the underlying model methodologies and assumptions.
Required Education and Certifications Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Math, Statistics, Computer Science or other similarly quantitative or data‑focused major preferred (or equivalent experience).
Benefits and Compensation Salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and regular part‑time colleagues, including a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long‑term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance; various types of leaves of absence; paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; short‑term and optional long‑term disability; health savings account; health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts; employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with an arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
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As part of the Catastrophe Management team, you will play an integral role providing analytics support on risk assessment and risk management consulting for Aon Reinsurance Solutions clients.
Job Responsibilities
Manage client projects from start to finish, including leading project teams of multiple analysts while acting as liaison to broking team and other collaborators.
Prepare property insurance policy data for catastrophe risk analysis using SQL and other data conversion tools, and run catastrophe modeling software for client and prospect portfolio analyses.
Design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs using Aon's proprietary software.
Respond to brokers, clients, and reinsurers on issues and questions relating to risk analysis for natural and human‑made catastrophes.
Provide real‑time loss estimates of actual catastrophic events around the world.
Prepare and send catastrophe risk assessment data to reinsurers and participate in reinsurance market calls.
Assist clients in the understanding of catastrophe risks, sensitivity studies, and added analytics based on catastrophe model results.
Find opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency and use technical skills to implement and share across our team.
Skills / Competencies Required
Experience using Microsoft Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
Practical experience with data analysis, cleanup, validation and proven analytical problem‑solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others externally and internally. Well‑rounded communication skills and prior experience communicating with clients and senior collaborators.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments and work well to meet goals.
Ability to think strategically as well as work independently and take initiative.
Preferred Experience
Experience managing projects and leading (or managing) others
Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, VBA, SAS, C++
Data visualization experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Industry designation such as ARe, ARM, CPCU, CCRA, CCM/CEEM, etc.
Required Years of Experience 10+ years of catastrophe modeling experience in all major model vendors (including AIR and RMS), with in-depth knowledge of the underlying model methodologies and assumptions.
Required Education and Certifications Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Math, Statistics, Computer Science or other similarly quantitative or data‑focused major preferred (or equivalent experience).
Benefits and Compensation Salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $130,000 to $160,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.
Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and regular part‑time colleagues, including a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long‑term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance; various types of leaves of absence; paid time off including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; short‑term and optional long‑term disability; health savings account; health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts; employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with an arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.
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