Natural Catastrophe Specialist, Earthquake — Swiss Re
- Location
- Armonk, NY, US
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 14 days ago
Role overview
Are you passionate about using cutting-edge science to better understand natural catastrophe risk?
Join our team and help advance Swiss Re’s understanding of earthquakes and related geological hazards!
As a Natural Catastrophe (Nat Cat) Specialist you will develop and improve models for quantifying risk associated with earthquakes and related geological hazards (landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, etc).
- Are you passionate about using cutting-edge science to better understand natural catastrophe risk?
- Join our team and help advance Swiss Re’s understanding of earthquakes and related geological hazards!
- Additional responsibilities include :
- Leverage novel technologies and advanced statistical methods to evaluate exposure to geological hazards.
Main responsibilities
- Additional responsibilities include :
- Leverage novel technologies and advanced statistical methods to evaluate exposure to geological hazards.
- Review and assess vulnerability to geological hazards based on analytical and empirical methods.
- Establish yourself as an expert in natural catastrophe risk and modeling within Swiss Re and effectively communicate these risk views internally and externally. About the Team
- The catastrophe perils (Cat Perils) department develops and advances Swiss Re’s global Nat Cat risk assessment framework, models, and tools.
- Our team of ~70 scientists and engineers combine cutting-edge science with Swiss Re’s underwriting expertise to support confident catastrophe risk decisions across the business.
- Come be a part of a team who brings significant value to the company, increasing Swiss Re's edge in Nat Cat re/insurance! About You
- You are passionate about applying science in the insurance industry and improving society's resilience to natural catastrophes.
- You are a problem-solver who excels in applying advanced scientific methods to complex challenges in natural catastrophe modeling.
- Highly motivated, detailed-oriented and well organized, you thrive in a fast-paced business setting.
Application process
- This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to drive confident natural catastrophe decision-making.
- If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
- We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position.
- These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people.
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Keywords: Reference Code: 138466
Additional details
- Establish yourself as an expert in natural catastrophe risk and modeling within Swiss Re and effectively communicate these risk views internally and externally.
- Come be a part of a team who brings significant value to the company, increasing Swiss Re's edge in Nat Cat re/insurance!
- You work well independently, collaborate efficiently, and communicate technical concepts with outstanding clarity. Additional requirements include :
- Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex problems with clarity and effectiveness
- This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Reference Code: 138466
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- About the Team
- You work well independently, collaborate efficiently, and communicate technical concepts with outstanding clarity.
- Additional requirements include :
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- About Swiss Re
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.
- Reference Code: 138466
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Armonk, NY, US. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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