Head of US Cyber Catastrophe Modelling

$115,000 - $150,000/Yr

AON - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Head of US Cyber Catastrophe Modelling is a leadership role within Aon's Cyber Analytics Team, responsible for overseeing cyber catastrophe modeling efforts. This position involves managing a team, collaborating with global teams, and contributing to strategic initiatives to position Aon as a leader in the cyber (re)insurance market. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in catastrophe modeling and strong communication skills to present findings to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber catastrophe modeling for the US team within the US Cyber Analytics Team.
• Develop/train and work with trainees, analysts, and senior analysts to complete projects.
• Manage direct reports focused on cyber catastrophe modeling.
• Work closely with Aon's Global Cyber Analytics Team on client work and research and development objectives.
• Contribute to team strategy to position Aon Reinsurance Cyber as a leader in the cyber (re)insurance market.
• Complete catastrophe modeling for reinsurance renewal work, identifying drivers of year over year changes in results.
• Present findings in meetings with clients' ceded reinsurance professionals, underwriters, etc.
• Contribute to tool development to improve efficiency and automate recurring tasks.
• Participate in Aon thought leadership regarding cyber cat modeling, including developing an Aon View of Risk around cyber catastrophe vendor models and realistic disaster cyber cat scenarios.
• Coordinate research projects with internal/external partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years of direct industry experience in catastrophe and/or climate modeling, data cleanup/validation/analysis, or experience in an analytical field; preferably analyzing complex datasets.
• Experience managing or mentoring teammates.
• Excellent communicator, especially the ability to explain complicated concepts.
• Experience with supervised and unsupervised learning.
• Ability to think strategically, work independently, and take initiative.
• Proven analytical skills and problem-solving experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple assignments, work well independently, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Advanced user of R, SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Various types of leaves of absence
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
• 15 days of paid vacation per year
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• Health savings account
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Optional personal insurance policies
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
• Global Wellbeing Days to focus on personal wellbeing
• Flexible working style solutions
• Continuous learning culture for professional growth