This global insurance provider and re-insurer are looking to recruit a Cat Modelling & Pricing Analyst to join its Analysis team based in Zurich.

The Cat Modelling & Pricing Analyst is tasked with analysing and assessing the potential impacts of natural catastrophes using internal and third-party models. If you are successful in your application to this well paid Swiss insurance job you will use cat models and actuarial methods to analyse and price cat-exposed reinsurance contracts. Further responsibilities include the support of monitoring and reporting of cat aggregates as well as assisting underwriters in presenting and discussing various aspects of natural catastrophes with clients. Together with the Nat Cat team you will be involved in developing and enhancing methods and systems for cat risk exposure analyses and accumulation control and will actively contribute to our understanding of natural phenomena.

To be considered for the Cat Modelling & Pricing Analyst vacancy you will have a masters degree in natural science or mathematics and/or evidence of significant interest in the science associated with catastrophe modelling. Ideally you have worked for about 3 years at a reinsurance broker or re-insurer as catastrophe modeller and have experience interrogating catastrophe models, and/or developing pricing methodologies. You have experience using catastrophe models, RMS, AIR CATRADER and EQE and also an understanding of components and responses of catastrophe models. You combine strong analytical, data management and communication skills and have a good sense for the reinsurance business. GIS and VBA skills are an advantage. Initiative, creativity, flexibility and the desire to work in a small team in an international environment are additional requirements. Furthermore you are proficient in English and German with French is a plus.

Besides offering a dynamic, international working environment there is on offer an outstanding remuneration package and full benefits. For more information on the Cat Modelling & Pricing Analyst opportunity or other Zurich jobs or insurance job please contact our insurance recruitment consultants.