Senior Cat Modeling Researcher

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About Everest:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

Job Summary:

The Actuarial Catastrophe Modeling department at Everest is looking for a Catastrophe Modeling Researcher, who will assist our department in advancing our cat models. A successful candidate should have a desire to use problem-solving skills in applying sound scientific methods to solve unique and challenging problems in the fields of climate, atmospheric, seismic, and weather-related perils. It is expected that candidates will be highly motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, able to perform self-directed research, have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and be team-oriented.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Validating vendor catastrophe models

• Creating new catastrophe models

• Assisting in real time event loss estimation

• Learning basic reinsurance pricing

• Presenting research to various departments at Everest

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

• PhD/Masters in Engineering, Meteorology, Seismology, or related discipline preferred

• 2-5 years of work experience with catastrophe modeling in the re/insurance industry, government, or academia preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Experience with catastrophe models

• Programming/coding skills (SQL, Python, R, C#, etc.)

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong work ethic

The base salary range for this position is $152,000- $180,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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