Research Analyst

Role: Research Analyst Location: London Position: Full time, permanent About The Job What you'll spend your time doing: Lead projects to validate catastrophe models, including designing testing plans, undertaking scientific tests, producing required regulatory documentation, and communicating the results to both internal and external stakeholders. Assist the Head of Catastrophe Research on the development of MS Amlin’s View of Risk, including the development of model adjustments where required. Undertake innovative research projects to assist with MS Amlin’s understanding and management of catastrophe risk (e.g. climate change, counterfactual analysis). Produce catastrophe risk governance documentation and research briefings. Provide catastrophe risk, natural and man-made hazard expertise to internal stakeholders as required (e.g. underwriters, exposure management, catastrophe modellers). Represent MS Amlin at external events (e.g. conferences) and committees (e.g. lighthill risk network), through participation in round tables, forums, and presentations. Follow the latest industry trends and new developments in natural hazards research. What you’ll need: Demonstrable research experience (Masters or PhD preferred) in a relevant field (e.g. meteorology, hydrology, seismology, vulnerability or similar). Proficiency in oral and written communication, particularly the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to a non-technical audience. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience of working with large data sets and using programming packages such as R, Python and ArcGIS. Ability to think critically in order to form scientific and business judgements. Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines. Prior experience of using and/or validating catastrophe models (e.g. Moody’s RMS, Verisk) is desirable. Prior experience of building natural hazard models in the insurance industry or academia is desirable. You’re going to enjoy this job if you also… Enjoy independent research and problem solving Want to work with a market-leading analytics team Have an interest in coding (e.g. R, Python) Can explain complex scientific ideas in simple terms What you can expect from us: A competitive salary and benefits package is a given, but you can also expect: A great team and supportive colleagues. An open mind (especially to new ideas and ways of doing things). A strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. A programme of wellbeing and mental health support. Employer-supported volunteering (ESV). Continuous learning. Study support. Structured career development. About MS Amlin MS Amlin is part of a global top-10 insurance group, MS&AD. We’re made up of four distinct businesses covering global reinsurance, Lloyds franchise, local specialty insurer, and business services. Conduct Rules With the implementation of the SM&CR (Senior Managers & Certification Regime), the Financial Services and Markets Act gave the FCA new powers to write conduct rules and apply them to all employees within a firm. The Conduct Rules set basic standards of good personal conduct. They stipulate that you must: Act with integrity Act with due care, skill and diligence Be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Observe proper standards of market conduct #LI-MSAUL We know that to achieve our Vision of being the global reference point for quality in our markets, it is our people who will make the big difference.