Director, Head of Catastrophe Research – Validation

AIG

Director leading Catastrophe Model Research & Validation at AIG, influencing global catastrophe risk modeling efforts and advising senior management. Manage teams across US and London while engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead AIG’s Global Catastrophe Model Validation function
Manage and mentor a team of managers and scientists in the US & London
Work with Global Actuarial Leadership to define a vision and strategy
Define and implement the AIG View of Risk
Validate new and existing vendor models
Propose adjustments to vendor out of the box views
Maintain close relationships with Reinsurance Broker and Model Vendor partners
Lead AIG’s assessment of climate change and impacts to climate related perils worldwide
Work with Enterprise Risk Management partners to ensure view of risk principles are clearly documented
Drive short and medium term efforts to transform internal catastrophe modelling process
Closely collaborate with functions such as Risk Engineering, Actuarial, and Underwriting

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in catastrophe research or model development
Hands on knowledge of multiple model vendors
PhD or Master’s degree in Climate Science, Natural Hazards, Applied Statistics, or a related subject
Strong programming skills such as R, Python, and SQL
Experience at an Underwriting Company or a Broker is a bonus
Comprehensive understanding of the science of catastrophe modelling
In-depth knowledge of catastrophe models
Thorough understanding of climate change and its impact on insurance
Proven experience developing personal networks with brokers, vendors, and other market colleagues
Ability to communicate technical concepts in a non-technical manner
Experience managing multiple on-the-go projects
Strong people management and team development skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

A range of competitive benefits
Comprehensive benefits package focusing on health, wellbeing, and financial security
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

RPythonSQLcatastrophe modellingmodel developmentvendor model validationclimate change assessmentstatistical analysisdata analysisrisk assessment

Soft Skills

people managementteam developmentcommunicationcollaborationmentoringproject managementnetworkingstrategic visionleadershipinterpersonal skills