Extreme Events Research Scientist
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Extreme Event Research Scientist at Hamilton focusing on independent research in catastrophe risk assessment. Collaboratively enhancing risk models and advising on climate change impacts.
Responsibilities:
- Help create, enhance, and maintain Hamilton’s view of risk by conducting independent research, and incorporating the findings into external catastrophe model selection, adjustments, and risk pricing.
- Provide in-depth review and evaluation of external vendor models.
- Analyze exposure and claims data to provide insights into Hamilton’s risk profile.
- Perform independent research to form a clear strategy for addressing the impact of climate change.
- Evaluate and investigate vendor model changes, and communicate findings to all stakeholders.
- Develop model assessment and usage reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop a good understanding of how Hamilton uses catastrophe models to estimate losses and price various lines of business, as well as manage the overall portfolio.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in meteorology, engineering, hydrology, hydraulic, fire, climate Science, or related discipline.
- Experience in catastrophe model development or validation.
- Experience in the areas of underwriting, actuarial, or risk management is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience in using risk models and aggregation tools, and data investigation, particularly for natural catastrophe and terror risks.
- Proven ability to work effectively across interdisciplinary teams and influence colleagues, particularly those with whom there is no reporting relationship.
- Proficient in SQL, Python or R.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Matching 401K plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Generous time off (including parental leave)
- Continued support for professional development
- Gym subsidy
- My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)
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