Risk Consultant (Air)

Company Description

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Job Description

Verisk Extreme Event Solutions, a member of Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. The Verisk Extreme Events team is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and ambitious Risk Consultant or Risk Analyst to join our Consulting and Client Service Team based in Boston, MA.

In this role, you will build client relationships based on your detailed knowledge of Verisk Extreme Event Solution’s products to enhance our client’s catastrophe modeling workflow. You will provide exemplary client service and support all types of client-facing project work and business development opportunities.

As a successful candidate, you will be able to interpret and analyze data and provide recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on applications of that data to their business problems using Verisk Extreme Event Solution’s proprietary Touchstone and TouchstoneRe software. You will lead, manage and execute projects for clients and prospective clients based on an understanding of the client’s business goals. You will work with other internal teams or individuals to ensure that our projects are executed efficiently and to a high standard of quality while following internal best practices.

Your passion and desire to learn, strong communication skills and proactive problem-solving abilities will be a significant asset in this role. You are also highly motivated, detail oriented, well organized, and are an excellent team player. You thrive in an environment where you can focus on your client, while handling multiple projects simultaneously and working to client deadlines.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Perform sophisticated risk analyses using Verisk's cutting-edge technology for insurers, brokers, reinsurers and other financial intermediaries in the internationally expanding business of extreme event risk management
• Respond to client questions in a timely manner and help bring them to a speedy and accurate resolution by working collaboratively with our internal teams
• Perform a wide of range of risk analyses in support of consulting projects, client support, and internal initiatives
• Communicate directly with clients to develop project timelines and manage deliverable expectations
• Employ project management best practices when performing consulting studies and other mid- to large-scale projects
• Develop strong relationships with model users and consumers of model results; learn client workflows and objectives, and provide proactive service to help them avoid pitfalls and to leverage our solutions optimally
• Lead the on-boarding efforts for new clients in close coordination with our internal teams as needed. This includes training, workflow design, the usage and interpretation of model results, and addressing challenges related to adopting or transitioning to Verisk products
• Support our business development team in sales efforts in a technical and a pre-sales support capacity
• Support model and product change management efforts when model updates or new features are introduced in our software
• Provide input to our internal teams regarding the evolution of our products based on client feedback and your internal usage of our products. Remain engaged with the internal teams through feature design, development and release
• Represent Verisk in a range of forums including at our conferences, industry events, media opportunities and client meetings
• Serve as an ambassador of Verisk to our clients and prospective clients

Qualifications

• About You and How You Can Excel in This Role

• Experience of two or more years in a catastrophe modeling or actuarial support role is preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree that included quantitative courses such as mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, business or computer science
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Working knowledge or experience with Power Query or Power BI is also preferred.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio or other database management or querying software is preferred

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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