at Aon in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Aon is looking for an Associate Director of Catastrophe Analytics to work within our Reinsurance team in Chicago!
As part of the Catastrophe Management team, you will play an integral role providing analytics support on risk assessment and risk Management consulting for Aon Reinsurance Solutions clients. Job responsibilities:
Manage client projects from start to finish, including leading project teams of multiple analysts while acting as liaison to broking team and other collaborators.
Prepare property insurance policy data for catastrophe risk analysis using SQL and other data conversion tools, and run catastrophe modeling software for client and prospect portfolio analyses.
Design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs using Aon's proprietary software.
Respond to brokers, clients, and reinsurers on issues and questions relating to risk analysis for natural and human-made catastrophes.
Provide real-time loss estimates of actual catastrophic events around the world.
Prepare and send catastrophe risk assessment data to reinsurers and participate in reinsurance market calls.
Assist clients in the understanding of catastrophe risks, sensitivity studies, and added analytics based on catastrophe model results.
Find opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency and use technical skills to implement and share across our team.Skills/competencies required:
Experience using Microsoft Office products, with advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of PowerPoint.
Practical experience with data analysis/clean up/validation and proven analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others externally and internally. Well-rounded communication skills and prior experience interfacing with clients and senior stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple assignments and work well to meet deadlines.
Ability to think strategically as well as work independently and take initiative.Preferred Experience:
Experience managing projects and leading (or managing) others
Understanding of programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, VBA, SAS, C++
Data Visualization experience (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Industry designation such as ARe, ARM, CPCU, CCRA, CCM/CEEM, etc.Required years of experience:
4-8 years of catastrophe modeling experience in all major model vendors (including AIR and RMS), with in-depth knowledge of the underlying model methodologies and assumptions. Required education and certifications critical for the role:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Math, Statistics, Computer Science or other similarly quantitative or analytically-oriented major preferred (or equivalent experience).
We support our colleagues!
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com
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Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
