Director – Senior Product Manager, Model Product Management

Verisk

Director of Model Product Management at Verisk managing catastrophe modeling lifecycle and driving strategic vision. Engaging clients and leading cross-functional teams for product execution.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full model product lifecycle, from early scoping and science translation through launch and client adoption.
Define and champion the multi-year model product strategy.
Own the business case for new model investments.
Partner with research and science teams to translate cutting-edge research into well-scoped, market-ready product requirements.
Engage directly with clients throughout the model lifecycle to understand their technical and business requirements.
Conduct rigorous competitive analysis and maintain market positioning frameworks.
Coordinate model launches and lead go-to-market strategies.
Serve as a visible expert voice for Verisk in catastrophe risk management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of direct professional experience with catastrophe models, gained on the carrier, broker, reinsurer, or vendor side.
Deep understanding of how catastrophe model outputs are consumed and operationalized within insurance and reinsurance workflows.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical subjects into clear business narratives for diverse audiences.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence to engage C-suite clients and internal executive stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
Advanced degree or credential in a scientific, engineering, or quantitative discipline relevant to catastrophe modeling.
Experience spanning both the model-development side (vendor or research) and the model-consumption side (carrier, broker, or reinsurer), providing a dual perspective on product-market fit.
Industry relationships and/or recognized presence (publications, speaking engagements) in the catastrophe risk community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
Paid Time Off
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

catastrophe modelsmarket-ready product requirementscompetitive analysisgo-to-market strategiesinsurance workflowsreinsurance workflowsmodel-developmentmodel-consumptionbusiness case developmentscience translation

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillscross-functional leadershipclient engagementnarrative translationstakeholder managementprioritizationadaptabilitystrategic thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in STEMAdvanced degree in scientific disciplineAdvanced degree in engineering disciplineAdvanced degree in quantitative discipline