Job description

The Chubb Science Center (CSC) is a multi-disciplinary group within the Enterprise Risk Management function tasked with bringing state-of-the-art science to catastrophe underwriting and aggregation management. The CSC focuses on developing Chubb's view of risk for both modeled and non-modeled catastrophe perils globally, including integrating climate change research. Roles within the CSC provide an excellent opportunity to apply a scientific understanding of natural hazards to catastrophe solutions and their use in underwriting, pricing, and aggregation management.

Chubb is seeking a Research Scientist – Earthquake Peril to join the CSC. The interested individual will join a dynamic team comprised of people with diverse backgrounds. This position will be responsible for conducting research and developing solutions for earthquake peril. Individual should have strong experience in developing or validating probabilistic earthquake risk models. As part of the CSC, you will play an integral role in delivering risk management solutions to various internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:
Perform in-depth validation of hazard and vulnerability components of earthquake risk models

Help create a Chubb view-of-risk by conducting independent research and integrating findings into the catastrophe modeling framework

Evaluate seismic vulnerability functions using analytical methods and/or claims data

Investigate, evaluate, and advise on model changes and new risk assessment tools

Conduct research on a wide range of natural hazard topics to develop risk management strategies

Communicate and present model validation and change management results to business units and other stakeholders

Qualifications
We are seeking an analytical individual. Ideal candidates for the role will have the following educational background and technical skills:

Ph.D./MS degree in civil engineering, earthquake engineering, structural engineering, seismology, or a related discipline

Strong background in probabilistic seismic risk assessment and earthquake vulnerability

A proven ability to critically evaluate risk models and provide feedback in a fast-paced environment

0-3 years of experience in the validation or development of earthquake risk assessment models

Strong computer skills including advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL is required

Excellent analytical, communication and organization skills

EEO Statement
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion,and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliationagainst any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

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