AdresseHead of Science & Natural Perils
London, United Kingdom
As Head of Science & Natural Perils, you will be leading a team of experienced scientists, catastrophe modelers and actuaries within AXA XL’s Risk Management team. The primary focus of the team is to bring expert natural catastrophe knowledge and scientific expertise into the (re)insurance decision making process impacting portfolio aggregation, technical pricing, capital modelling and businessplanning. The team is responsible for third party catastrophe model evaluation, applied scientific research, nat cat risk-reward analytics, business planning support and leading the Climate Change strategy for risk management.
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What will your essential responsibilities include?
· Responsibility for the AXA XL View of Risk for natural catastrophe risk. Overseeing the team performing catastrophe model evaluation, peer reviewing analysis, ensuring clear communication of project results, providing strategic input around prioritization of projects, stakeholder engagement and business impacts
· Supporting the team’s scientists to establish, scope, manage and deliver on projects with external academic collaborators, or internally resourced, such as to deliver business impactful results. Oversee expenditure to ensure projects are kept within budget
· Supporting AXA XL’s position as a thought leader with clients and other external parties, particularly in the area of scientific research
· Building an external network and representing AXA XL within the catastrophe modelling industry and within academic spheres to bring the latest research and developments into AXA XL’s modelling practices, including interacting with catastrophe model vendors.
· Overseeing and contributing to nat cat risk-reward analysis performed for the reinsurance segment to support capacity allocation decisions
· Member of Nat Cat Top-Down Business Planning working group and overseeing / contributing to analysis to the top down selection such as Bayesian Credibility analysis
· Liaising with AXA Group Risk Management on their model development initiatives, proving feedback on behalf of AXA XL and involvement in evaluating Group Internal Cat Models (ICMs)
· Climate Change Lead for the Risk Management function supporting AXA XL’s strategic objective to meet their climate strategy. This includes chairing Climate Change Risk Working Group, supporting and maintaining a dialogue with the AXA XL Climate team, developing stress testing capabilities, writing the Climate Section for the ORSA, responding to regulatory questionnaires and exercises.
You will report to Chief Risk Officer - Reinsurance
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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:
· Significant experience in (re)insurance industry experience in analytical roles with knowledge and expertise in managing and modelling natural catastrophe risk
· Robust numeracy and statistical skills
· Excellent team and people management skills
· Experience in managing projects and good multi-tasking skills
· Excellent communications skills, including report writing and ability to give presentations to a variety of stakeholders
· Ability to build a network with internal and external stakeholders
· Effective leadership, influencing and negotiation skills
FIND your future
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion & Diversity
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability
