Cat Model R&d Lead

vor 2 Wochen

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz SCOR Vollzeit
SCOR Global Pricing & Modelling Team uses external and internally-developed models to assess our understanding of risk.


In this role, you will work with the Global Head Cat R&D and other regional heads to design, lead and undertake bespoke project work to further enhance our understanding / modelling of natural peril risks across all SCOR's portfolios: that is, treaty, D&F, MGAs and business underwritten at Lloyd's.


  • Lead Cat Model Evaluation of new vendor models / model updates,
  • Undertake research projects to address areas of vendor model uncertainty and limitations and help deepen our understanding of natural perils modelled,
  • Lead studies on the impact of climate change on SCOR's view of risk,
  • Develop new models by leveraging existing collaborative solutions, such as OasisLMF or GEM OpenQuake for instance, and
  • Stay on top of the latest developments in the Nat Cat model universe, collaborating with academic and industry partners.
  • Proven experience in Cat Modeling R&D
  • Hands on experience using and building Nat Cat models
  • Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills
  • Knowledge in computer programming (R, Python, SQL)
  • Keen and outgoing with drive, curiosity and passion for research, but always striving to be commercially relevant to internal and external clients
  • Excellent communicator and an effective collaborator

Required Education

  • Master's degree or PhD in natural scence/engineering/math or equivalent experience


SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk.

Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver "The Art & Science of Risk", SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk - from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments.

Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.


In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy.

This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.


At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group.

We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR's success.

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