Catastrophe Model Engineer at Insurance Services Office, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts

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Company Description

AIR Worldwide (AIR), a Verisk business, provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, andcyber attacks, globally. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR's advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about AIR, please visit us at:www.air-worldwide.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machinelearning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.We have received the Great Place to Work Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We've been recognized byForbesas a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.Verisk's Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

This position is primarily responsible for developing, enhancing, and managing vulnerability component of AIR's wildfire portfolio risk analysis models. The candidate will be located in Boston and work closely with a team of engineers, scientists, statisticians, and specialists in the research department. Candidates fit this position are expected to be highly motivated and detail-oriented team player with sophisticated problem-solving skills.

Main responsibilities

• Rich experience in catastrophe risk modeling, stochastic modeling for natural disaster


• Strong analytical skills. Demonstrated programming skills using R or python.


• Experience in wildfire risk assessment/modeling is a strong plus.


• Knowledge of GIS and SQL is a plus.


• Assist in client support by providing technical analysis, conference presentation, and written documentation.

1. Hands-on experience in wildfire risk assessment and modeling. Without wildfire modeling experience, candidates with rich experience in modeling other natural catastrophe perils is equally qualified.
2. Proficient in programming with at least one of Python, R, C++, or other languages.
3. Demonstrated experiences in statistical and probabilistic modeling. Familiar of GIS data process, analyzation, and visualization is a plus.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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