Data Services Associate

  • Full-time
  • Verisk Business: Extreme Event Solutions

Company Description

AIR Worldwide (AIR), a Verisk business, provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber attacks, globally. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR’s advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about AIR, please visit us at: www.air-worldwide.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies! 

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

 Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.   

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.   

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.  

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

Job Description

AIR Worldwide Ltd is looking for a highly passionate, motivated individual to join the Data Services team within the Consulting and Client Services Group in London.  
As a member of AIR’s Data Services team based in London, you will provide a first point of contact to our London and international insurance and reinsurance clients. You will be integral in assisting our outsourcing team in Hyderabad, India in the interpretation of risk data. Use your technical, analytical, time management skills, and knowledge of the insurance market, to work with clients to enhance their usage of the AIR suite of solutions and help manage their expectations. You will also work closely with the Client Support team in London, across the software development and Product teams and will participate in data services client onboarding projects.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role:

  • Perform Quality Assurance checks on accounts that have been modelled by AIR in Hyderabad, using AIR’s latest software. 
  • Become skilled in all AIR’s advanced catastrophe modelling software, in order to be able to engage with clients confidently, and reproduce results modelled in Hyderabad in the event of discrepancies.
  • Add value to modelled results through customisation of output tailored to the needs of clients.
  • Communicate directly with Data Services clients to develop project timelines and manage deliverable expectations.
  • Help clients reliably assess and manage their catastrophe loss potential through interpretation of modelling results – this requires an understanding of natural hazards for which training is provided.
  • Produce status reports for clients to monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Liaise with our International offices regarding Data Services related projects, and be influential in the development of current and future processes.
     

Qualifications

  • Must display attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office is essential, intermediate Excel is preferable.
  • Previous experience or knowledge of the Lloyd’s insurance market would be advantageous.
  • Keen interest in natural hazards and catastrophe modelling industry.


Education Requirements
A degree in science, engineering or mathematics is preferable. 

Applicants also considered with A levels or equivalent experience.

This position doesn't qualify for sponsorship. Applicants should be authorised to work in the UK. 

Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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