Senior Consultant, Climate Change Resilience Services
Full Time
United States
$122,600 - $168,600 a year
Posted
Job description
Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) provides risk consulting services that help companies build resilience in a dynamic risk landscape. One of our risk mitigation offerings is Zurich’s Climate Change Resilience Services (CCRS), which provide valuable analyses and insights used to develop risk management strategies for risks related to natural hazards and climate change.
In this role, you will deploy CCRS for ZRS customers primarily in North America and supporting other countries as needed. You will manage customer requests, engage in technical sales discussions with customers, and organize and execute assessments. You will collaborate with other ZRS team members, including Global CCRS Hub specialists and the global CCRS team. We are open to hiring candidate anywhere in the U.S., with a preference to be located near one of the Zurich offices.
Role objectives include:
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Supporting customers in analyzing and communicating natural hazards and climate change-related physical and transition risks at multi-location and single-location levels.
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Developing risk mitigation and adaptation solutions.
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Supporting ZRS global financial (and people) objectives with a focus on Zurich North America (ZNA).
Serving as a technical expert supporting external customers and internal business partners, responsibilities include:
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Conducting Natural Hazards and Climate Change site assessments (e.g., value and supply chain analyses, multi-location natural hazard analyses, catastrophe models, loss scenarios and estimates, data analysis).
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Supporting customers in developing mitigation and adaptation strategies for natural hazards and climate risks.
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Building and assessing relevant tools and processes, collaborating with the ZRS Global CCRS Hub.
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Engaging in customer acquisition discussions around natural hazards and climate change.
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Collaborating with ZNA and ZRS leaders to develop a community of specialists, including risk engineers and underwriters, to build ZNA’s CCRS capability.
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Strengthening ZRS’ profile as a CCRS thought leader (e.g., technical conferences, white papers).
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area (e.g., analyzing and addressing environmental- and climate-related risks)
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High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area (e.g., analyzing and addressing environmental- and climate-related risks)
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Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
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Knowledge of exposures, controls and best practice risk improvement
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong engineering background with extensive insurance sector knowledge.
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Extensive knowledge of practical engineering and organizational protection measures for natural hazards, with experience in catastrophe modelling tools and outputs.
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An understanding of climate change science and its practical application.
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Knowledge of risk transfer mechanisms, especially underwriting Nat Cat requirements, processes, guidelines, and tools.
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Proficient in data analytics and visualization software using Power BI
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Experience in consulting services, or a commercial mindset with an ability to identify opportunities for providing services and a strong customer service orientation.
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The ability to communicate complicated concepts in a clear and compelling manner to all levels of management and stakeholders of various levels of technical proficiency
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Masters degree in an engineering or natural sciences discipline (preferably civil engineering) + 5 years practical experience in natural hazards and climate change.
Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The Compensation provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. The starting salary range for the position is: $122,600.00 - $168,600.00.
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).
A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?
Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet
Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.
Location(s): AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-DIRECTOR
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Linkedin Recruiter Tag: #LI-KJ1 #LI-DIRECTOR
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