AddressPrimary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location: Sydney
Type: Permanent, full time
The opportunity
As a Senior Catastrophe Modelling Research Lead, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's understanding and management of risks associated with natural disasters. In this role you will manage QBE's catastrophe model validation pipeline and add value to QBE's View of Risk by bringing innovative insight through additional data sources.
Your new role
In this role you will:
Manage QBE's catastrophe model evaluation pipeline to maintain QBE's View of Risk with priorities and timelines agreed with the Group Head of Catastrophe Modelling Research and other Group and Divisional stakeholders
Project manage and perform individual catastrophe model evaluations in accordance with the catastrophe model validation best practice in agreed timeframes
Manage catastrophe modelling requirements with GSSC team including quality and timeliness
Maintain and improve catastrophe model validation best practice
Add insight and value to QBE's model evaluations through leading projects on innovative use of claims data and sourcing of relevant hazard, vulnerability and loss data
Work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to add value to QBE's View of Risk , including Divisional teams, model vendors, brokers, academics and consultants
Adhere to Group Risk and other regulatory requirements and capacity to work with these stakeholders to codevelop appropriate solutions.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2/3 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.
About you
Demonstrable experience in a similar role alongside a PhD, Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Physical Geography, Meteorology, Flood Engineering or Atmospheric Sciences.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Team management and training skills including experience/comfort in managing offshore resources
Extensive technical skills in catastrophe modelling software such as RMS, Verisk and Impact Forecasting Elements
Recognised subject matter expertise and deep interest in natural hazards including cyclones, floods, bushfire, earthquake and storms, catastrophe risk, re/insurance.
About QBE
We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.
With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.
We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners
Rewards & Recognition
We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!
Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at ***********@qbe.com
Application Close Date: 14/05/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
