Analytics & Modeling Analyst

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

The applicant will be highly involved in the quantification of catastrophic risk using a variety of databases and RMS models and pursue model testing through RiskLink/ RMS (one)/Risk Modeler codes with a critical review of inputs and result in outputs in a logical manner. The person will be responsible for RiskLink/Risk Modeler testing of updated model components and RMS(One) testing for model certification purposes.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Understand the in-depth working of RMS models to conduct appropriate analysis and model testing.
• Improve and evolve the processes and analytical tools used by team.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of catastrophe modelling after structured training.
• Learn best practices in catastrophe modelling and reflect this in your day-to-day work.
• Overall responsible for model testing and providing high-quality analysis of modelled results.
• Generate insight reviews of model component sensitivity and resulting outputs through a series of analyses.
• Involve the latest technology, additional data sources and domain knowledge in the model testing and model review process.
• Proactively participate and provide critical support in the model review process and development of risk model components.
• Develop and maintain documentation on model testing and model review activities.
• Effectively communicate complex technical or scientific concepts, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to investigate and solve problems

Experience Required:

• Preferably P.hD / Postgraduate (M. Tech) in Structural Engineering/Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Earth Science or Environmental Science from a reputable institution such as IITs, NITs.
• Must have 2 - 5 years of RMS experience in Nat Cat model development/RiskLink analysis.
• Knowledge of insurance, reinsurance domain and catastrophic modelling software (RMS RiskLink, AIR Touchstone etc.) will be given additional weightage.
• Strong foundation in analytics and data analysis and processing.
• Critical thinking skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Working experience with both statistical and scientific languages R, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, MATLAB etc. is essential.
• Good exposure of MS SQL, MS Access, MS Excel (on writing macros) is desirable.
• VBA and VB.Net is an added advantage as are a working knowledge of GIS application tools (MapInfo, ArcInfo).
• Fundamental understanding of AI technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

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Please note: STP categories are assigned by the hiring teams and are subject to change over the course of an employee’s tenure with Moody’s.