Catastrophe Risk Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Catastrophe Risk Specialist to join our team at Wawanesa Mutual Insurance. This remote opportunity allows you to work in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office and remote work. As a Catastrophe Risk Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the analytics and modeling capabilities within our Catastrophe Risk Management team.

What You'll Do

• Develop and calibrate catastrophe perils using industry-standard software (e.g., RMS, VERISK).
• Analyze historical data, scientific research, and insurance claims to enhance model accuracy.
• Collaborate with actuaries, underwriters, and analysts to understand risk exposures and manage exposure accumulations.
• Interpret model outputs and assumptions from multiple models to help form a view of risk.
• Coordinate with risk management partners for the independent review of model performance, documentation, and validation.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario testing to evaluate the impact of different variables on risk assessments.
• Proactively share knowledge in catastrophe-related areas, creating learning experiences and fostering teamwork.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, atmospheric science, geospatial science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a catastrophe modeling role using RMS and/or AIR Verisk.
• Proficiency in catastrophe modeling software and programming languages such as R, SQL, or similar for data manipulation and modeling.
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of risk assessment and modeling techniques.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in insurance, reinsurance, catastrophe model development, catastrophe risk pricing, or risk management is an asset.
• Certification or coursework in catastrophe modeling, risk management (e.g., CPCU, ARe) or actuarial exams is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience with advanced statistical analysis tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in catastrophe modeling.
• Familiarity with climate change impacts on risk assessment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 CAD.
• Annual bonus plan and leave of absence top-up programs.
• Generous vacation time and personal days.
• Premium-free benefits and pension plan.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with the option to work from various locations across Canada.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
• Support for professional development and career advancement.