Engagement Manager

As a Catastrophe Modelling and Exposure Management Leader, you will play a crucial role in leading and developing a global team of 50+ professionals in the field. Your responsibilities will include: - Leadership & Team Management: - Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of catastrophe modelling and exposure management professionals. - Foster a culture of performance, collaboration, and innovation within the team. - Oversee workforce planning, capacity optimization, and skill development across multiple delivery locations. - Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives across the function. - Operational & BAU Oversight: - Oversee daily BAU delivery for catastrophe modelling and exposure management supporting NA and WW portfolios. - Manage multi-LOB operations including Property, D&F, Marine, Cyber, and Specialty classes. - Ensure SLAs, quality standards, and timeliness are consistently met. - Oversee exposure data validation, aggregation, and model execution processes across all LOBs. - Technical & Modelling Expertise: - Lead the consistent application and governance of RMS and AIR catastrophe models across business units. - Drive model validation, calibration, and testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of outputs. - Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and reinsurance teams to interpret and communicate model results effectively. - Lead initiatives to transform cat modelling processes using AI and automation. - Analytics, Reporting & Research: - Oversee portfolio and management reporting. - Drive strategic exposure analytics and insights to support underwriting and portfolio strategy. - Lead or support research initiatives on emerging perils, model enhancements, and vendor model comparisons. - Ensure the accuracy and consistency of internal and external regulatory and rating agency reporting. - Stakeholder Management & Governance: - Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between Exposure Management, Underwriting, Reinsurance, and Data & Analytics teams. - Maintain governance frameworks covering data quality, modelling standards, SLAs, and process compliance. - Drive operational excellence through automation, analytics, and data-led decision-making. - Communicate portfolio risk insights and modelling outputs to senior leadership effectively. Qualifications & Experience: - 10-15+ years of experience in catastrophe modelling, exposure management, or risk analytics roles. - Proven track record of leading large, multi-location teams. - Deep technical knowledge of RMS and AIR catastrophe models. - Experience across multiple LOBs including Property, D&F, Marine, Cyber, and Specialty. - Strong expertise in model validation, data quality management, and exposure aggregation. - Demonstrated experience in transforming cat modelling processes through AI, ML, and automation. - Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, Python, R, or similar data analytics tools. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. Core Skills & Competencies: - Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills - Leadership & People Management - Catastrophe Modelling (RMS / AIR) Expertise - AI and Automation in Cat Modelling - Stakeholder Engagement & Governance - Strategic Thinking & Execution - Data Analytics & Visualization - Process Optimization & Transformation - Risk and Business Acumen Education: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Data Science, or related disciplines. - Professional certifications such as Certified Cat Modeller (RMS/AIR) or CCRA are desirable. Joining this dynamic team will provide you with the opportunity to lead a global cat modelling team, drive digital transformation using AI and advanced analytics, collaborate with senior business leaders, and work in an innovative, data-driven environment.,