Job Description

Posting Description:
Job code- 124936
Job Title- IND Sr Consultant I Reinsurance Solutions - Model Dev Research
ARL- 6.1
Solution Line- Reinsurance Solutions
Position type- Full Time
Work Location- Bangalore, Whitefield
Working style- In Office (Hybrid)
Cab Facility- Yes
Shift Time - 12.30 PM to 9.30 PM
People Manager role: No
Required education and certifications critical for the role-
M-tech/M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geography/GIS/Hydrology/Hydraulics/Earth Sciences
AON IS IN THE BUSINESS OF BETTER DECISIONS
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are committed as one firm to our purpose, united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS
Aon Reinsurance Solutions is the world's leading reinsurance intermediary and full-service capital advisor. Reinsurance Solutions Analytics offers clients industry-leading Catastrophe Management, Impact Forecasting, Rating Agency Practice, Product Development and Research, Actuarial & ReMetrica support.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:
Aon Impact Forecasting (IF) is looking for an experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist to help and lead the development of the complex catastrophe models and enhance existing ones as part of catastrophe modeling analysis in the insurance and reinsurance industry. This is a full-time position located in India (preferably in Bangalore, with possible hybrid option) focusing on development of probabilistic flood models.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The individual will be a part of a team and will contribute towards developing and utilizing probabilistic flood models, to estimate probabilistic and scenario hazard, model event set, vulnerability component and implement flood models into loss calculation platform (ELEMENTS)
• Collect, create, analyze, and maintain a variety of disparate datasets, including Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), satellite imagery and other large geospatial datasets that are used for development of country-scale flood and tropical cyclone models across the globe
• Evaluate GIS datasets, methodologies, conduct quality assessments and apply corrections as required
• Automate GIS workflows and develop new and innovative techniques for GIS process and data optimization
• Collaborate with Impact Forecasting R&D teams during development and implementation of catastrophe models and help drive model adoption and usage.
• Interact with other R&D teams, analytics teams, brokers and clients throughout the Asia-Pacific, US and Europe regions as required
• Write technical content for internal use and external client distribution - presenting results/findings in the form of guidance documents, charts, maps etc.
• Stay up to date with information on new GIS technologies, GIS data sources and geospatial news.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Post graduate degree in relevant disciplines (Geography, Hydrology, Atmospheric sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent) with 2-8 years of relevant experience is desired.
• Fresh GIS graduates with excellent problem solving and communications skills are welcome to apply. Designation, role, and responsibilities are assigned based on previous relevant experience.
• Experience with open-source software like QGIS, GDAL etc. and/or ESRI ArcGIS product suite.
• Strong geospatial scripting skills, preferably Python - with focus on raster and vector format data processing
• Knowledge of MS SQL databases and other scripting/ programming languages (R, MATLAB, C#, C++, VBA etc.,) is an advantage
• Good knowledge and understanding of hydrology and/or meteorology is required
• Knowledge and experience of using AI/ML techniques for solving GIS problems is an advantage
• Strong skills in MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels within the corporation and various business units.
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn
• Strong team player but capable of independent work
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal) in English

HOW WE SUPPORT OUR COLLEAGUES
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workforce. At Aon, we believe a diverse workforce is an innovative workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows colleagues to manage their wellbeing and work/life balance while empowering you to be your authentic self.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging them to take time to focus on themselves. We offer a variety of workstyle options through our Smart Working model, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips colleagues to learn, share and grow, helping them achieve their fullest potential. As a result, Aon colleagues are more connected, more relevant and more valued.

Skills Required