Title:

Director, Cat Research

Company:

Everest Global Services, Inc.

Job Category:

Analytics

Job Description:

Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest), is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in North America, Latin America, the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific regions. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Our most critical asset is our people. We offer dynamic training & professional development to our employees. We also offer generous tuition/continuing education reimbursement programs, mentoring opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and Colleague Resource Groups.

Job Summary:

The Actuarial Catastrophe Modeling department at Everest is looking for a Director of Catastrophe Research, who will assist our Head of Research 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 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 modelsCreating new catastrophe modelsAssisting in real time event loss estimationLearning basic reinsurance pricingPresenting research to various departments at Everest

Qualifications, Education & Experience:

PhD/Masters in Engineering, Meteorology, Seismology, or related discipline preferred5-10 years of work experience with catastrophe modeling in re/insurance, or a related sector

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

Experience with catastrophe modelsProgramming/coding skills (SQL, Python, R, C#, etc.)Excellent communication skillsStrong work ethic

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. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

  

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.  

For CA and NY: The base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $215,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. 

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Additional Locations:

Remote, United States

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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