Senior CAT Risk Analyst

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Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Performs catastrophe modeling analyses using catastrophe modeling software for the assessment of data input, model set-up, model execution, result extraction and loss analytics.
• Communicates key model fundamentals including but not limited to Hazard, Vulnerability and Financial model components to peers and other functions.
• Develops analytical tools, reports, and data to understand the impacts of natural disasters to the enterprise's business, including applying a variety of geospatial analysis techniques to analysis projects.
• Explore natural hazard data to incorporate into the catastrophe exposure dashboard and into product, pricing and underwriting.
• Assists preparing rate filing and DOI object response.
• Develops automation process for monitoring catastrophe peril events in the United States daily and identifying the potential impact on the Enterprise business.
• Evaluates catastrophe management software and models and exploring industry best practices and business strategies in earth science technologies.
• partners, and to assist fellow catastrophe risk management team members to provide the catastrophe related insights and recommendation.
• Participates in the selection of research tools and technologies, design of a common research process, and brainstorming new opportunities and methodologies related to earth science.
• Researches and maintains awareness of industry best practices and business strategies.
• Proactively brings in new and innovative ideas and approaches to develop business. May be requested to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.
• May be requested to complete other assignments or participate in projects based upon skills, achievements, or experience.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Education Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience preferred.
• Your experience with programming languages (like R or Python) would be helpful, along with strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Solid experience with Catastrophe management software and catastrophe peril models. 
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of natural catastrophe risk and it's application to the insurance space and catastrophe modeling.  
• Proficiency in programming languages suitable for database access, scripting, and statistical analysis.
• Solid understanding of geospatial software tools and data.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated experience using large amounts of structured, semi structured, and unstructured data.
• Demonstrated experience making independent decisions and in project management methodologies, practices, techniques.
• Solid knowledge with managing data to scale using data summarization, query and analysis software and tools.
• Up to 10%

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. 
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a 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 email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.