Director - Catastrophe Risk Management

This job is with Marsh McLennan, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We are looking for a talented and dynamic individual to join our Catastrophe Modelling team at Guy Carpenter. This role is based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least two days a week in the office.

We will count on you to

Drive the strategy and delivery of the US&CA catastrophe modelling analytics and advisory solutions from India based team.

Develop & embed a consistent, curiosity driven and value proposition focused mindset across all our US&CA catastrophe modelling team members who work very closely with multiple onshore teams.

Stakeholder Management - ability to govern project deliveries and manage end client expectations through reporting and performance metrics; lead change initiatives with stakeholders; demand gathering and resource planning through stakeholder agreement.

Ensure a consistent engagement model between our operations and the onshore teams. Identify best practice within the existing teams, and points for improvements.

Helping our US&CA region team in their capability and career development through training, performance management and continuous communication.

Gets hands-on understanding of all aspects of the work being done by the team and be seen as a leader on all re / insurance analytics capabilities especially exposure management, and catastrophe modelling.

Build an environment of innovation in the team; able to conceptualize new tools and products in line with the future needs of GC & GAA team and clients.

Provide management support to Mumbai teams in the testing, feedback, and adoption of modernization work and products to drive efficiencies and insights through automation and standardization.

Understands the end-to-end value chain of reinsurance across GC and is able to drive a change by bringing together talent from cross departments / teams.

What you need to have :

12-15 years of experience in managing mid to large sized teams with significant experience in managing catastrophe modelling teams especially in re / insurance portfolio analytics and placements.

Leading expertise on the operation of key vendor models (Moody's RMS, Verisk AIR, CoreLogic RQE etc.) and their application for re / insurance clients' needs.

Excellent communication skills to own interactions with onshore leaders.

Proven track record of managing model adoption & change management process for re / insurers.

People focused - lead by example and create career paths for everyone.

Talent management - ability to attract, grow and retain key talent.

Execution, Accountability, Reliability are key pillars of this role - proven capability to build trust and be a positive force for leading change.

What makes you stand out?

Relevant market certifications e.g. ACII, CPCU, ARe etc. would be an added advantage.

Why join our team :

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

At Guy Carpenter, you can be your best. We work on challenges that matter with colleagues who help bring out our best. Our uniquely collaborative environment will empower you to focus on your personal and professional success, learning from top specialists in the (re)insurance industry and leading you towards a rewarding and impactful career.

Guy Carpenter, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is a leading global risk advisory and reinsurance specialist and broker. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit guycarp.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex / gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.