Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst – Gravitas Recruitment Group job at London Full Time NEW

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading global (re)insurer for a Senior Catastrophe Research Analyst to join their Risk Analytics function.

This is a highly visible role, sitting close to underwriting, where you will take ownership of catastrophe research strategy and delivery. You will lead key initiatives including vendor model validation, development of a proprietary View of Risk, and deep-dive research into catastrophe trends across regions and perils.

Working in a collaborative and technically strong environment, you will engage with underwriting, capital partners, exposure management and external stakeholders, acting as a subject matter expert and thought leader in natural catastrophe risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate catastrophe research projects across the business
• Develop and implement Views of Risk across multiple perils/regions
• Validate and challenge vendor catastrophe models
• Deliver research into catastrophe frequency and severity
• Present insights internally and externally to senior stakeholders, brokers, and investors
• Provide real-time insight on active catastrophe events
• Represent the business at industry forums and build relationships with academia

Requirements

• Strong academic background (PhD or MSc in a relevant scientific discipline)
• Deep understanding of catastrophe modelling and exposure management
• Experience within reinsurance and/or ILS markets
• Strong knowledge of vendor models and their limitations
• Excellent programming skills (Python, R, SQL)
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate research into business decisions
• Confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role combining research, strategy, and stakeholder engagement within a forward-thinking and well-respected platform.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.