Location: Boston,MA, USA
Karen Clark & Company seeks a Senior Data Analyst to join our consulting team in our Downtown Boston office. Senior Data Analysts support complex consulting projects and partake in the extensive validation and finalization process of KCC's catastrophe computer models, as well as developing internal tools and automations.As a Senior Data Analyst, you will work closely with the consulting, software development, and model development teams to ensure that our models are meeting the needs of the clients and software as well as capturing the meteorology and atmospheric behavior of the peril at hand. You will conduct intensive validation and quality assurance reviews of model and software versions to ensure that KCC continues to release top of the line catastrophe models that major insurers and reinsurers will use to help make important decisions about their risks and portfolios. Additionally, you will work to develop internal tools and programs that improve the efficiency and automation of the client services team and our clients.Join the KCC team and have a hand in the future of both the insurance and catastrophe risk modeling industries.About KCCKaren Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency. KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit www.kcc.us.com ( AnalyticsAnalyze internal processes and identify areas that can be optimized and automatedUse client data and industry losses to perform model validation processes that enhance KCC's latest catastrophe modelsKeep proper and detailed documentation of the development and code of all tools and productsSoftware AnalyticsParticipate in product development and testing of new releases of RiskInsight® softwareDevelop tools and leverage RiskInsight APIs to help automate internal processesMaintain and update the data sets that drive the functionality of the tools, products, and models in the softwareClient ServicesCommunicate with clients through calls, emails, and work productsIdentify client needs and determine how to best accomplish their goalsRepresent KCC at conferences, industry events, media opportunities, client interactions, and other activitiesDirect the efforts of project teams and ensure the timely delivery of work productsQualifications2-5 years relevant work experience in intensive data analysisBachelor's or Master's STEM degree – computer science, data science, economics, mathematics, actuarial sciences, engineering, or physics preferredExtensive experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, and C#Experience with GitHub, Source Control, or other related softwareExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsExperience with optimization and automation codingFamiliarity with using data-intensive computer models a plusStrong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skillsExperience in property insurance or catastrophe modeling industry a plus