Catastrophe Research Scientist

We’re looking for an Extreme Event Research Scientist

Based in the U.S. and reporting to the Vice President, Risk & Analytics, this role will join our dynamic Model Intelligence Team (MIT), which is part of the Risk Analytics Group responsible for creating, enhancing and maintaining Hamilton’s view of risk. The role will also work closely with the underwriting and actuarial teams. 

We’re seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized individual with excellent analytical skills and strong research experience in extreme event risk assessment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Hamilton will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will do

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.

What you require for the role

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

Excellent analytical and data skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Conduct Standards

You must act with integrity

You must act with due skill, care and diligence

You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators

You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

You must observe proper standards of market conduct

You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

What you can expect from us

We offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture guided by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

We know if we welcome and respect differences, we’ll attract and retain talent that brings a valuable diversity of perspectives and experience. We want all our colleagues to feel that they can bring their whole selves to work at Hamilton and know that they can be part of building a great company.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

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)

In good company.

Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.