Consultant - Climate Risk & Catostrophe - KPO

We have an excellent opportunity for the position of Consultant (Climate Risk & Catastrophes) for a leading client in Mumbai.

Profile - Consultant ( Climate Risk & Catastrophes)

Experience - 6+ years of experience post-qualification

Job Location - Mumbai

Qualification - PhD

Shift - 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Job Responsibilities

- Excellent first degree in relevant subject, with a preference for subsequent PhD demonstrating ability to manage research projects.

- Strong analytical, science and/or mathematical-based background with interest in the area of natural hazards and climate risk (including earthquake, wind and flood).

- Demonstrable understanding of climate change impacts globally, IPCC output and other sources climate risk related material.

- Where possible, experience in using third party catastrophe models such as RMS, AIR, RQE, KatRisk or at least a good level of understanding of probabilistic and catastrophe modelling concepts.

- A keen interest in insurance, finance and risk management innovation.

- Demonstrable ability to think creatively and apply new solutions to existing challenges as well as addressing new and emerging challenges.

- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with confidence at all levels, extremely literate with a clear and analytical approach and ability to scientific, statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts to non- technical audiences.

- Demonstrable competence in managing several varied work streams concurrently and managing pressing deadlines.

- Ability to take initiative and work effectively as part of a dynamic and lean team.

- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including the ability to use their own initiative and prioritise their workload.

- Highly proficient in online research.

- Knowledge of databases such as SQL or MS Access, VBA, R, any GIS software such as Q-GIS, GRASS or Arc GIS etc. would be an advantage.