Weather Risk

Make a difference as a Weather Risk and Geohazards Manager.

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand.

**Your Role**

Join Our Team as a Weather Risk and Geohazards Manager and Lead the Way in Natural Perils Management

Are you an expert in meteorology, climate science, or geoscience with a passion for leading teams and driving innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Natural Perils, Modelling, Pricing & Engineering team as a Weather Risk and Geohazards Manager.

As the Weather Risk and Geohazards Manager, you'll be the owner of weather and geological risks, leading a team of specialists to research, review, build, and implement models used for risk-based pricing, reinsurance modelling, major event response, and other strategic initiatives. You'll manage major peril event operations, including loss reserving, reporting, and weather/climate outlooks, ensuring our business is prepared and responsive to natural peril events.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead a team of meteorological and geological science experts.
- Oversee the development and implementation of models.
- Provide advisory services for risk-based pricing and reinsurance modelling.
- Manage event response, reporting, and loss reserving for major natural peril events.
- Collaborate with Actuarial Reserving teams to enhance capabilities.
- Provide short, medium, and long-term weather/climate outlooks and insights for various operational needs.
- Manage the process, delivery, and defence of peril event classification in line with Group Reinsurance loss occurrence clauses.
- Build strategic relationships with external scientific research partners.
- Manage programs to enhance understanding of peril risk.

This is a permanent full-time position with hybrid working conditions, available only at our IAG office based in the Gadigal Country (Darling Park 2, Sydney).

**About You**

We’re looking to engage with some experienced talent within the industry, to be successful you’ll ideally have the following skills and experience:

- 8+ years of experience in catastrophe model development, insurance pricing for natural perils, or related activities.
- Expert ability to communicate complex, quantitative analysis in a clear, precise, and actionable manner.
- Highly organized, with high attention to detail and forward planning.
- Demonstrated experience in managing issues, programs, and stakeholders in large and complex organizations.
- Advanced ability to lead and develop a strong team of specialists.
- Experience in climate/weather research and/or collaborating with research organizations.
- Proficiency in statistical software packages (R, SAS) and geospatial software (QGIS, ArcGIS, or Mapinfo).
- Educational background in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, geoscience, or related fields (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD).

Applications close Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 11:59pm.

Joining IAG you’ll have access to:

- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
- Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance
- Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex
- Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers
- Compassionate leave including Sorry Business, early pregnancy loss and extended family bereavement
- Inclusive leave such as public holiday swap and gender affirmation leave
- Dedicated career growth programs, including the award-winning IAG Academy
- A certified Family Inclusive WorkplaceTM

**About Us**

We're IAG, the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

Learn more about who IAG is here.