Catastrophe Research Analyst

Posting Description:

- This position can be based in Australia or New Zealand
- Excellent opportunity to join a successful & expanding team
- Join a market leading, global organisation who embrace flexibility & hybrid working

**Catastrophe Research Analyst**

Our Analytics team offers clients industry-leading catastrophe management, actuarial, rating agency advisory, and risk and capital strategy expertise. Whether working side-by-side with brokers on risk transfer products or engaging on broader analytical and modelling engagements, our 400+ specialists around the world consistently deliver innovation and thought leadership to clients.

Our local Analytics team (based in Sydney and Auckland) offers catastrophe management, consulting, and actuarial services for clients across the region. We are a multi-disciplinary team of geo-scientists, catastrophe modelers and actuaries.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, analytically minded individual to join our successful and expanding operation as a Catastrophe Research Analyst.

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**
- Collecting, manipulating, and interrogating spatial and tabular data for use in risk-based pricing products related to natural hazards.
- Performing geospatial and scientific data analysis on natural hazards across Australia and New Zealand.
- Analyzing client data to assess the exposure of a company to natural hazards
- Communicating results to internal and external stakeholders
- Engaging stakeholders through the management of specific projects and programs of work.
- Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

**How this opportunity is different**

Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values an innovative and diverse workplace where all colleagues can be their authentic selves.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that places added focus on personal and professional wellbeing and work-life balance. For example, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing" days per year to allow time for personal wellness pursuits.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, supporting us all in achieving our full potential.

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**
- Advanced experience with SQL Server data manipulation and analysis.
- Advanced GIS analysis skills (ESRI and/or QGIS).
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field of study: Natural Hazards, GIS, Physical Geography, Earth Science. A postgraduate (MSc) is preferred but not essential.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Self-discipline to manage own workflow and deadlines with excellent communication capability.
- An understanding of the local (re)insurance industry is an advantage
- An understanding of catastrophe loss models is an advantage

**How 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 recognise 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.

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