Catastrophe Modeler, Model Certification
Newark, CA

Job Description

Responsibilities will include working in a team environment on the development of various components of the catastrophe computer-based risk models for the U.S. and international countries; developing software applications for research, testing, and automation; reviewing and interpreting observed data to validate models; and providing internal and RMS client technical support for the models developed. Additional responsibilities will be on software implementation testing and QA; designing, developing, and executing test plans for RMS's enterprise software products. A successful candidate will work closely with a broad range of development teams, in a dynamic and business driven environment.

Skills and Experience Required:

To be successful in the role, you must have the following required skills:

* PhD or MSc in Mathematics, Science, or Engineering from a top university.
* Two or more years experience in the development or testing of probabilistic risk models preferred
* Excellent programming (R, C++/C#, Java, etc.) and problem-solving skills. High level of proficiency in data analysis, data manipulation, and process automation.
* Experience in developing scientific software applications
* Good knowledge of probability and statistics
* Ability to work on multiple projects and the ability to work well in a team environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About RMS:

There's a 5% chance that a hurricane will cause $60 billion of insured losses next year and a 1% chance an earthquake will cause $50 billion of insured loss in the next 12 months. At RMS, we build the simulation models that allow insurers and investors to understand portfolio risks due to catastrophes: natural catastrophes (hurricane, earthquake, flood), terrorism, pandemic, and changes in life expectancy.

We are one of the most exciting companies you've probably 'never' heard of unless you're one of our hundreds of clients in the (re)insurance, banking or hedge fund sector. We lead an industry we helped pioneer and ultimately our work makes a true impact on the world at large. How we understand and manage risk affects everybody and our passion is nothing less than creating a more resilient world through a better understanding of catastrophic events.

We are evolving our vision by delivering future solutions in the cloud, our cutting-edge risk management platform for the global risk market. RMS will create a holistic and integrated view across the enterprise with one platform for all models, all points of view, and all data. All will be run as equal partners on RMS.

RMS has 1,200 employees in 11 countries, including offices in Newark (CA-USA), Noida (India), London (UK), Hoboken (NJ-USA), and Zurich (Switzerland).

To find out more, visit www.rms.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or @rmsjobs on Twitter.

RMS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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