Job Title: Catastrophe Modeller 

Location: East Coast US 

Position Type: Full-Time 

Reports to: Chief Analytics Officer 

Augment Risk is a global capital risk solutions intermediary, partnering with clients to structure and place innovative solutions. We specialize in bespoke risk transfer strategies, leveraging deep expertise across geographies and disciplines, including Structured Reinsurance, MGA, ILS, Legacy, Parametric, and Captives. Our trusted, boutique approach combines agility, transparency, and creative thinking to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

The role: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Catastrophe Modeller to lead our catastrophe analytics across the firm. This individual will play a pivotal role in bringing new MGAs (Managing General Agents) to market and ensuring they are backed by robust, cutting-edge catastrophe modelling. They will work cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class technical servicing to clients and partners, while also contributing meaningfully to innovation efforts in parametric product development and alternative reinsurance structures. 

Additionally, they will have the opportunity to leverage programming skills and analytical expertise to help drive innovation, enhance modelling efficiency, and advance automation efforts within the Analytics function. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead traditional catastrophe modelling efforts across all Augment pillars, including Structured Solutions, MGA, ILS, and Captives. 

• Leverage our exclusive partnership with RMS Moody’s Parametric division to deliver robust analytics support for our Parametric offering. 

• Support the deal-making process by delivering high-quality analytical outputs for reinsurance submissions, designing client-tailored structures, and engaging in client interactions. 

• Leverage programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL) to contribute to data strategy, automation, and AI-driven modelling enhancements. 

• Collaborate across teams, particularly with Technology and Client Solutions, to support innovation and technology buildout across the business.  

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 10 years experience in Catastrophe Modelling and industry experience
  
  
• Expertise in both RMS & AIR a must 

• Proficiency in programming (Python, R, SQL, or similar)  

• Strong understanding of reinsurance concepts, financial analysis, and risk assessment with experience working across different reinsurance and risk management structures. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while delivering exceptional quality. 
  
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working remotely in a global team, and willing to travel for client and market meetings. 

Why work for us: 

• We will provide you with the opportunity to be inventive and innovative, we love challenging industry norms. 

• You will work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with talented individuals within a flat structure. 

• You will be trusted and encouraged to take ownership and accountability. 

• We adopt a work from anywhere approach. Our colleagues and clients are globally distributed which means flexibility is key to delivering great client outcomes, and that’s what matters to us. 

• We believe in rewarding success, and we want everyone to share in the value we create – therefore, all our employees are offered equity. 

• We look after our people and their loved ones. Our employee benefits are designed with that in mind. 

• We look after our people and their loved ones. Our employee benefits are designed with that in mind. 

Ready to make a difference?  

As a fast-growing company, our culture is centered around innovation, collaboration, and ownership. This is an opportunity to take the initiative, bring ideas that will matter and be heard, and be involved in making impactful decisions, all while contributing meaningful work to the company’s success, which is of course highly recognized and rewarded.  

We ensure to build transparency into our culture to foster trust and high engagement. Open communication, shared ideas, clear decision reasoning, along with a strong and constructive feedback culture ensures our employees feel empowered and informed. 

Within this dynamic environment, you will be wholeheartedly supported by your skilled and talented colleagues. We are seeking like-minded individuals aligned with this culture, to not only shape and grow the role, but be a huge part of our exciting journey ahead. If you feel well aligned to all the above, making this a great match for you, go ahead and apply now! 

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