Climate Risk Modeller, Zurich Resilience Solutions, temporary for 8 months 80%-100%

At Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) we’re committed to supporting our customers and business partners through harnessing the expertise in our global network.  

We are looking for a climate risk modeller to support us as we shape and grow our business which is going from strength to strength.

This temporary role in our Climate Resilience (CR) team will support the development and deployment of state-of-the-art risk assessment methods and tools. In this role you will be working closely with customer-facing business units as well as internal technical functions within Zurich Insurance (e.g. Group Accumulation Management, Commercial Insurance Underwriting) to translate data into actionable insights that help our customers understand and manage their climate risk. Your core responsibility in this role is in the development and deployment of climate-adjusted loss models (average annual loss, mean damages, extreme event losses, etc.) for ZRS Climate Resilience’s work with customers.

The ideal candidate will be naturally collaborative with experience integrating the needs of multiple stakeholders into their development work. They will have excellent technical skills including a strong coding and data analytics background as well as communication and organizational capabilities that facilitate work in projects with multiple workstreams and different stakeholders.

What you will do

As a Climate Risk Modeller, your main responsibilities will involve: 

• Contribute to a multi-stakeholder project to operationalize climate data, by calibrating and deploying climate-adjusted financial loss models for customer-facing and underwriter-driven applications.
• Develop selected peril-specific financial loss models in collaboration with others across the organisation.
• Research, source and analyse data from internal and open-source databases.
• Coordinate with Group Accumulation Management (Research and Development) and others on the technical aspects of catastrophe loss models.
• Liaise with customer-facing colleagues from Zurich Resilience Solutions for the implementation of the models & communication of output, including through visualization tools and documentation.
  
  

What you bring

As Climate Risk Modeller your skills and qualifications will ideally include: 

• Master Degree in a quantitative field - natural/environmental/atmospheric science, mathematics, physics or statistics.
• Good understanding of Climate Change and Natural Hazards science, models, and their practical implementation.
• Knowledge and understanding of cat modelling tools (incl. open source) ideally gained in the finance or insurance industry.
• Hands on experience on data modelling, analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Python, Power BI, MATLAB, SQL, etc) as well as strong statistical and analytical skills.
• Experience in modelling large data sets and machine learning techniques is beneficial.
• The ability to clearly communicate relevant details with all levels of management and stakeholders of various levels of technical proficiency. 
• Consulting experience is a plus, i.e. commercially oriented with an ability to understand customer needs and identify opportunities for providing services.
  
  

You belong here. 

Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.  

You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple. 

Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together. 

About Us 

Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees.
For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience.
Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. 
We look forward to receiving your online application today!

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications, as well as any associated fees. 

Why Zurich

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? 

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great! 
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
 

• Location(s):  CH - Zürich 
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Grace Cunningham