Job Description

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.



Extreme Event Solutions (EES), a Verisk business, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. EES founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, and pandemic outbreaks in 90 countries. EES offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies, global clients, and hundreds of the most innovative, talented minds in the industry.

EES is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join the Consulting and Client Services team in Singapore as a Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate. As a member of the team, you will promote research efforts of our international team through the interpretation and continuing improvements of our models and products. You will use your scientific, technical and analytical skills to work with clients, research organizations and universities to enhance their awareness, understanding and information exchange with Verisk. You will foster relationships with the Research teams in our Boston headquarters and work closely with the Consulting and Client Services and Business Development departments in Singapore.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Thorough understanding, interpretation, and explanation of Verisk\xe2\x80\x99s models to clients, prospects and academia.
• Communicate directly with clients, helping them reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results and after model updates.
• Contribute to internal evaluation and development of Verisk\xe2\x80\x99s models.
• Support Verisk clients in model evaluations and regulatory requirements for a major model change.
• Creating and giving presentations to clients and research organizations, for example on existing models and model change, as well as writing technical documentation.
• Working on innovative projects requiring own research. The development of tools and models to solve problems on bespoke basis directly for clients and as part of Verisk\xe2\x80\x99s wider model development.
• Representing Verisk at industry and academic conferences, presenting Verisk models and original research in oral and poster sessions.
• Following latest industry trends, research in your area of expertise and the potential for participation in post-disaster field surveys.
• Collecting, interpreting and analyzing scientific and engineering information.

Qualifications

About You and How You Can Excel in This Role

• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills, a solid understanding of probability concepts, excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to a client facing role.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English, particularly the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance is desirable.
• Ability to code in languages such as SQL, R, Python will be beneficial. Knowledge of ArcGIS would be desirable.
• The ability to motivate and inspire research-based discussions amongst colleagues is desirable.
• Prior experience in the visualization and communication of risk e.g. via animations, video, infographics or other means would be desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Verisk\xe2\x80\x99s software platforms Touchstone and Touchstone Re is desirable but not essential.

Education Requirements

You will have a PhD / Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in one of the following preferred disciplines: Meteorology, Hydrology, Atmospheric Physics, Earth Science, Climate Science.

Additional Information

In 2022, Verisk received Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certification for our outstanding workplace culture for the sixth year in a row and second-time certification in the UK, Spain, and India. We\xe2\x80\x99re also one of the 38 companies on the UK\xe2\x80\x99s Best Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 list and one of 18 companies on Spain\xe2\x80\x99s Best Workplaces\xe2\x84\xa2 list.

For over fifty years and through innovation, interpretation, and professional insight, Verisk has replaced uncertainty with precision to unlock opportunities that deliver significant and demonstrable impact. From our historic roots in risk assessment, we\xe2\x80\x99ve grown to provide analytic insights that help transform industries focused on some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most critical areas. Today, the insurance industry relies on Verisk to be, and to make the world, more productive, resilient, and sustainable.

Verisk works in collaboration with our customers and at the intersection of people, data, and advanced technologies. Through proprietary platformed analytics, advanced modeling, and interpretation, we deliver immediate and sustained value to our customers and through them, to the individuals and societies they serve, with greater speed, precision, and scale. We\xe2\x80\x99re 9,000 people strong, committed to translating big data into big ideas. We help others see new possibilities and empower certainty into big decisions that impact individuals and societies. And we relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation to help move our customers, and the world, toward better tomorrows.

Everyone at Verisk\xe2\x80\x94from our chief executive officer to our newest employee\xe2\x80\x94is guided by The Verisk Way, to Be Remarkable, Add Value, and Innovate.

• Be Remarkable by doing something better each day in service to our customers and each other
• Add Value by delivering immediate and sustained results that drive positive outcomes
• Innovate by redefining what\xe2\x80\x99s possible, embracing challenges, and pushing boundaries

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran\'s status, age or disability.

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