Description
This position offers an excellent opportunity to translate latest developments in climate science into risk modelling of weather perils.
We offer a flexible working environment where curious and adaptable people thrive. Are you interested in joining us?
About the Role
In this role you will closely work with natural catastrophe (Nat Cat) specialists as well as sustainability risk managers.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting our Nat Cat specialists in climate change scenario analysis to establish business impact, relevant for Property Nat Cat decisions today
- Further developing and improving the technical foundation of Swiss Re's physical climate risk solutions
- Addressing regulatory requests regarding physical climate risk
- Being the central point of contact for climate change-related topics and working in collaboration with different divisions across the company to develop and coordinate our messaging on climate change
- Enhancing and managing our extensive knowledge base on climate change and contributing to the implementation of physical climate risk in our models
About the Team
The Cat Perils team comprises 50+ dedicated engineers and scientists in wide-ranging subject areas. We create value for Swiss Re by driving confident Nat Cat decisions. With our proprietary modelling technology for natural catastrophe perils, we bring latest science to underwriting decision-making, working closely with peers in re/insurance underwriting, and we support our business in all matters related to natural catastrophe risk.
About You
We are looking for someone who is curious and flexible in approaching problems, showing a willingness to learn and take on responsibility. You have a high degree of initiative, and demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary work. As a strong communicator, you can explain complex problems with clarity and effectiveness.
Technical skills and education:
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in natural sciences, computational sciences, or a related technical field
- In-depth knowledge of climate-change-related topics and extreme weather events in particular
- Modelling experience with climate models (i.e. CMIP5/6 GCMs, RCMs, etc.), ensemble analysis, uncertainty quantification, and climate model downscaling
- Ability to work with large, multi-dimensional data (e.g. netCDF, Xarray, Dask, GRIB, TIFF files)
- Strong computer programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
- Familiarity with sustainable finance initiatives relevant to physical climate risk is a plus (e.g. TCFD, EU Taxonomy, NGFS)
- Excellent verbal and written English
We are looking forward to your application!
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.