Senior CAT Risk Research Analyst (m/f/d)

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Whether it’s aircraft, international business or offshore wind parks, Allianz Commercial has an extensive range of risks covered when it comes to protecting businesses. 

We are looking for a Senior CAT Risk Research Analyst (m/f/d), based in Munich.
 
Your Team 
Driving the development of processes and tools as well as integrating new products in all lines of businesses in various regions with a particular focus on the global reach of the Allianz Commercial portfolio and the specific nature of the business is our main objective. 
Our dynamic team you are working with brings diverse cultural backgrounds and is located in Munich. Be part of the CAT Risk Solutions multidisciplinary team, where different professional backgrounds and work disciplines collaborate on the various topics.

The Impact You Will Have 
Reporting to the Head of CAT Risk Solutions you will drive the identification and quantification of major accumulation risks to enable the development and establishment of appropriate risk mitigation and control mechanisms ensuring the financial solvency of Allianz Commercial. A special focus is to validate and assess probabilistic Cat Models, to drive the development and application of geospatial solutions using GIS, Non-Modeled Exposures, Cat Event Response, as well as to lead project initiatives, i.e., on the exploration of new technologies with value-added potential as well as on the process simplification by development of automation tools.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

• Independtly assess, validate and run probabilistic Catastrophe loss modeling software and prepare data extracts, analyses, reports and documentation
• Provide on the spot consultancy and translate or explain CAT Modeling results and reports to users in relevant departments
• Driving the development of geospatial tools and solutions with a focus on presenting and promoting them to internal clients ensuring business process improvements
• Evaluate, suggest and implement procedures for treatment of perils/exposures currently not modeled at Allianz Commercial for overall global accumulation control and potential, usage in internal Risk capital model and Actuarial Pricing
• Monitor natural disasters and perform post cat event modelling analyses to support various business functions on a near real-time basis
• Lead small to medium size projects and take on responsibility for specific outcomes relating to: design, scope definition, execution and delivery phases of the project. 
• Pro-active networking & collaboration with key business stakeholders i.e., Chief Underwriting Office Lines of Business (CUO LoBs), Actuarial and Pricing to ensure tool acceptance, usage and process improvement
• Drive innovation and change through evaluating vendor catastrophe loss modelling software & upgrades, GIS applications and other vendor catastrophe loss modelling software.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• University degree in Geosciences, Geoinformatics, Geography, Engineering, Physics, Informatics or Mathematics
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in re-/insurance industry sector
• Experience in the development, deployment of geospatial tools (ideally including customer support)
• Profound understanding of underwriting practices for industrial risks and corporate business on a global scale
• Proficiency in catastrophe modelling software, such as RMS, Verisk, OASIS and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) applications
• Proficiency in PC software such as Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint, as well as programming languages like SQL and Python
• Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities as well as problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment to deliver results and great performance
• Ability to present complex technical issues to technical/non-technical audience in with conviction 
• Fluent in English and able to negotiate, and knowledge of German language is a plus.

60629 | Risk Management | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What’s in it for you?

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We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing
We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

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From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

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From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.

Let’s care for our society and our planet
With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks.Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises.We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions.Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling.Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore welcomes applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. Diversity of thinking is an important part of our culture.

People with disabilities:
We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com
 

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