ABOUT RED
RED (Risk, Engineering and Development) SpA was founded in 2012. It offers a wide range of services in the field of natural and human-induced hazard and risk assessment, with a particular focus on earthquake and weather-related perils. RED counts on 20 employees and collaborators with a Master or PhD degree. It is located in the historical city center of Pavia (Italy). RED has recently joined KatRisk, a leading global provider of catastrophe risk solutions, and is now part of a global enterprise with more than 300 employees worldwide. This offers the opportunity to work within a large international organization at the forefront of hazard and risk modeling.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a professional to join our catastrophe risk modeling and analysis team, with a solid programming background, particularly in Python, and strong data analysis skills. You will work closely with the technical team on existing systems and processes, with opportunities to propose methodological and automation improvements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the analysis and processing of data related to catastrophic risks (natural and/or man-made).
- Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, validation, and visualization.
- Contribute to the critical interpretation of model results, identifying anomalies, limitations, and potential improvements.
- Collaborate with the team to integrate new features and optimize existing processes.
- Document work clearly to ensure traceability and knowledge transfer.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Prior experience, including academic or project-based, with risk data/models.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python (data handling, scripting, analysis libraries).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to validate and interpret complex datasets, identify inconsistencies and assess results critically.
- Familiarity with Git and basic version control workflows (branching, commits, pull requests).
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn and a proactive approach to understanding existing systems and proposing improvements.
- Familiarity with Python libraries for data analysis (e.g. pandas, numpy) or geospatial analysis (e.g. geopandas).
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating closely with the team.
- Advanced level of English.
NICE TO HAVE
- General knowledge of the catastrophe risk domain.
- Prior experience, including academic or project-based, with geospatial data.
- Basic knowledge of SQL or databases.
- Interest in insurance/reinsurance topics.
- Knowledge of Italian (for interfacing with our Italian clients).
BENEFITS
- Competitive annual salary.
- Access to the company’s welfare benefits programme.
- Flexible working hours.
- Remote work options.
Skills Required
- Prior experience with risk data or risk models, including academic or project-based experience
- Strong Python programming skills for data handling, scripting, and analysis
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to validate and interpret complex datasets, identify inconsistencies, and critically assess results
- Familiarity with Git and basic version control workflows, including branching, commits, and pull requests
- Familiarity with Python data analysis libraries such as pandas and NumPy, or geospatial libraries such as GeoPandas
- Clear communication skills and ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
- Advanced level of English
- General knowledge of the catastrophe risk domain
- Prior experience with geospatial data, including academic or project-based experience
- Basic knowledge of SQL or databases
- Interest in insurance or reinsurance topics
- Knowledge of Italian
What We Do
KatRisk is a global leader in climate catastrophe risk modeling, providing advanced solutions to insurers, governments, and financial institutions. With models covering over 190 countries, KatRisk offers high-resolution risk assessments for inland flooding, storm surge, tropical cyclone wind, severe convective storm, and wildfire. Utilizing state-of-the-art probabilistic modeling, our models stand out for their speed, technical excellence, and transparency. As a pioneer in integrating climate change scenarios, KatRisk helps clients enhance resilience and financial sustainability in an increasingly volatile environment and our proprietary financial model enables smarter underwriting, investment, and mitigation strategies. With a focus on transparency, innovation, and customer-centricity, we are committed to shaping a resilient future for generations to come.
