The Chubb Science Center (CSC) is a multi-disciplinary group within the Enterprise Risk Management function tasked with bringing state-of-the-art science to catastrophe underwriting and aggregation management. The CSC focuses on developing Chubb's view of risk for both modeled and non-modeled catastrophe perils globally, including integrating climate change research. Roles within the CSC provide an excellent opportunity to apply a scientific understanding of natural hazards to catastrophe solutions and their use in underwriting, pricing, and aggregation management.

Chubb is seeking a Catastrophe Research Scientist to join the CSC. The interested individual will join a dynamic team composed of people with diverse backgrounds. This position will be responsible for supporting catastrophe research and risk management initiatives. We are seeking an analytical individual with strong research experience in natural catastrophe and climate risk assessment. As part of the CSC, you will play an integral role in delivering risk management solutions to various internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

Perform in-depth validation of various climate peril models from RMS Perform weather peril research in the context of current and future climate states. Provide support for climate related external disclosures Help create the Chubb view-of-risk by conducting independent research and integrating findings into the catastrophe modeling framework Support corporate catastrophe event response activities by providing near real-time actionable insights to the business Investigate, evaluate, and advise on model changes and new risk assessment tools Conduct research on a wide range of natural hazard topics to develop risk management strategies Communicate and present model validation and change management results to business units and other stakeholders

We are seeking an analytical and technically-minded individual. Ideal candidates for the role will have the following educational background and technical skills: 

Ph.D./Masters degree in meteorology, engineering, statistics, and natural or climate scienceAdvanced knowledge of probability and statistics0-3 years of experience in the validation or development of natural catastrophe risk assessment toolsStrong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL is requiredFamiliarity with geospatial tools such as ArcGIS and QGISExcellent analytical, communication and organization skills