Analytics and Modeling Specialist-Insurance

Job Description

Skill required: Insurance - Research and Development (R&D)Designation: Management Level - Team Lead/ConsultantJob Location: BengaluruQualifications: BE/ME/MTechYears of Experience: 7 to 11 years About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song all powered by the world s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do You will be aligned to our Financial Services, banking, Insurance, and Capital Market vertical which is focused on helping clients with their tax preparations, insurance coverage, and investment portfolios. The Insurance team helps clients and organizations transform their insurance operations into a digital, cost-efficient, agile operating model that helps drive sustainable growth and redefine customer experience. This team provides expertise in the areas of employee benefits, life and annuity, property and casualty and retirement services. In Research & Development, you will be responsible for development of programs and research programs to help maintain a strong pipeline of product innovations. What are we looking for M.Tech/Ph.D. in Engineering, atmospheric sciences, Physics, or a related discipline. Strong background in probability and statistics Minimum 4 6 years of experience in catastrophe risk modelling Strong programming skills, including Python, R, SQL, and GIS Excellent analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills Adaptable and flexible Agility for quick learning Problem-solving skills Results orientation Thought leadership Roles and Responsibilities Develop cutting edge underwriting and portfolio management tools for risk assessment from natural perils. Conduct in-depth research to validate hazard and vulnerability components of existing catastrophe models for select regions around the world. Examine the scientific basis of commercial catastrophe models from vendors, identify possible biases and erroneous assumptions and provide remediating actions to establish the view of risk. Interact with internal and external stakeholders to communicate the established view of risk. Part of the job is to educate underwriters and Cat modelers on the specifics of the view of risk. Ability to analyze large datasets (climate, hazard, claims, etc.) to develop solutions for underwriting profitability and risk management strategies. Responsible for developing, tuning and updating internal natural hazard related datasets/models and risk management tools, e.g., non-modeled CAT In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures The person would require understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture Guidance would be provided when determining methods and procedures on new assignments Decisions made by you will often impact the team in which they reside Individual would manage small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts ,

Keyskills :
risk management toolsresearchdevelopmentcapital marketrisk managementproblem solvingrisk assessmenthelping clientssenior managementemployee benefits