We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

About the role

Verisk Maplecroft’s geospatial risk datasets assessing political, human rights, environmental and economic risks are the core of the company’s offering. You will lead the team responsible for maintaining and improving these datasets. Your numeracy skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness, project management and leadership skills will ensure that the datasets are delivered on time to clients with the highest level of accuracy and that new developments meet client needs. This will involve managing resources within the team, as well as working with others from across the business. As someone with strong quantitative skills, you will have the opportunity to be creative through supporting the development of new datasets that align with the company’s data strategy. You will be based in London, Bath or Edinburgh and report to the Head of Data and Analytics. We strongly encourage you to write a covering letter as part of your application.

About the day-to-day responsibilities of the role

• Managing the update cycle of the company’s geospatial risk datasets with support from the rest of Data and Analytics while managing a team of analysts to ensure timely delivery of updates with a focus on quality assurance.
• Working with the Technology team to transition the update process towards a highly automated approach.
• Working with the Product team to ensure clients are realizing maximum value and utility from the flagship dataset and, where applicable, to develop new applications for applied analytics.
• Working with the Head of Data and Analytics to develop and deliver the strategic vision of the flagship dataset in response and in anticipation of client demand, competitive offerings, and industry, regulatory and legislative trends.
• Improving the data offering based on client demand, feasibility, and expected return on investment. This aspect will grow as the automation of the update cycle increases.
• Supporting colleagues and clients with questions on the datasets.
• Working collaboratively with functions across the business, such as Sales, Marketing and Research teams.

About you

• Master’s Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in a subject with a quantitative focus (required)
• Technical skills: Advanced Excel skills (required), experience of using geospatial analysis tools e.g., Arc, QGIS (preferred), experience using Python for data analysis including relevant statistics and visualizations libraries (preferred).
• 3+ years of line management experience (required)
• 5+ years of work experience in a quantitative role (preferred)
• Domain knowledge, either through qualifications or work experience, in one or several of human rights, politics, the environment, or economics. Relevant qualifications would include subjects such as environmental science, political science, international relations, economics etc. (preferred)
• Experience working in a client-facing role with proven ability to communicate complex information to non-technical audiences (required)

Please include a cover letter with your application.

#LI-CI1

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

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.

http://www.verisk.com/careers.html

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.