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Job Category Data Analytics
Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.
Salary Range $132,800.00 - $219,100.00
Target Openings 1
What Is the Opportunity? At Travelers, we work to ensure our customers are covered when it matters most. To provide the best coverage possible, our Enterprise Catastrophe Risk Management team assesses the risk of financial loss due to natural and manmade catastrophes through risk reward analytics. As the Director, Catastrophe (CAT) Risk, you will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for our catastrophe risk management platform, driving operational and contributing to strategic initiatives. This role combines deep technical expertise in catastrophe modeling and reinsurance with the ability to translate complex analytical concepts into actionable insights to support the achievement of risk reward objectives.
What Will You Do? - Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on our catastrophe risk management platform, including model implementation, reinsurance modeling, and cloud-based data pipelines and data platforms
- Lead the technical implementation of data processing pipelines, ensuring data quality, performance optimization, and scalability on AWS cloud infrastructure
- Execute strategic platform initiatives to enable multi-vendor model integration and leverage state of the art model science across all perils
- Lead cross-functional delivery efforts across business, technology, and vendor partners through full delivery lifecycle
- Translate business needs into technical solutions and platform enhancements
- Drive process improvements, performance optimization, and audit compliance
- Partner with the business on risk transfer strategy and oversee execution of analyses, development, and refinement of reinsurance modeling methodologies
- Oversee catastrophe model implementation while coordinating with vendor partners, technology teams, and business stakeholders
- Perform and lead analyses to identify issues or opportunities, and develop proposals for platform improvements or new capabilities
- Provide direction and mentorship to team members and foster skill development
- Perform other duties as assigned
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? - 7+ years of catastrophe risk management experience with demonstrated technical proficiency
- Advanced expertise in catastrophe modeling platforms and reinsurance structures
- Proficient in SQL and experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, AWS)
- Certified Specialist in Catastrophe Risk (CSCR), Certified Catastrophe Risk Management Professional (CCRMP), or catastrophe modeling designation such as Verisk Certified Extreme Event Modeler (CEEM)
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and ensure timely completion
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information effectively to all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop team members, collaborate across teams, and align resources to accomplish business objectives
What is a Must Have? - Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Business, or a related field.
- Four years of relevant analytics experience
What Is in It for You? - Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
- Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
- Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
- Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
- Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
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Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
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