Risk Analyst

Verisk Analytics•Boston, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions (CRS) is a leader in the catastrophe modelling space and is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join the Consulting and Client Services Group. As a member of Verisk’s consulting and client services team based in Boston, you will help our clients navigate and mitigate risks associated with natural and man-made catastrophes by providing exceptional services to our insurance and reinsurance clients. This is a highly client-facing role, and your responsibilities will include client account management, client training, leading consulting projects, and answering client questions. Use your technical, analytical, and project management skills to work with clients to enhance their usage of the Verisk suite of solutions and help troubleshoot any software-related issues. You will also work closely with the software development and product teams. Proficiency in oral and written communication is highly desirable, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. Prior experience in the visualization and communication of risk, e.g., via animations, video, infographics, or other means would be desirable (but not essential).

Requirements

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to client services.
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills are also required.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work
Experience using Microsoft Office is essential, including Excel
Minimum 1-2 years of analytical and client-facing work experience (insurance/ reinsurance market preferred but not required)
Ability to code in languages such as SQL, R, Python will be highly beneficial.
A degree in a related field is required, preferably in Geography, Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ArcGIS would be desirable.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Prior experience in the visualization and communication of risk, e.g., via animations, video, infographics, or other means would be desirable (but not essential).

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day client support, helping clients use Verisk’s software platforms and understand Verisk’s catastrophe models and their output.
Act as the primary contact to assigned Verisk clients for all support needs.
Provide presentations and training sessions to clients to help clients understand and use Verisk’s software and models.
Perform sophisticated risk analyses using Verisk's cutting-edge technology for insurers, brokers, and other financial intermediaries in the internationally expanding business of catastrophe risk management for perils such as earthquake, tropical cyclone, and flood.
Add value to modelled loss results through customization of output tailored to the needs of clients.
Communicate directly with clients, leading consulting projects.
Help clients reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results.
Perform portfolio management studies for understanding model change.
Help to develop bespoke solutions for clients’ workflow needs, potentially using coding in SQL, R, and other languages.
Assist clients with their adoption of Verisk’s new platform, Verisk Synergy Studio