Senior Risk Scientist - Bristol Hybrid - £70k to 85k

Senior Risk Scientist - Bristol (Hybrid) - £70k to 85k

Are you an experienced Senior Risk Scientist looking for an exciting opportunity in the cyber reinsurance industry? Our client, a leading organisation in the field, is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team as Senior Risk Scientist.

The Role:

As a key contributor to our client's proprietary cyber risk estimation system, you will play a critical role in the ongoing development and enhancement of the system. Your expertise in large-scale stochastic model development and high-performance scientific computing will be utilised to ensure the robustness and performance of the system in assessing cyber risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new data sources and methodologies into the system.
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses, industry and threat analysis, and reporting to support cyber risk assessment.
• Optimise computational performance and scalability of the system's simulation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cyber risk measurement & estimation, data science, and high-performance computing to continuously improve the system's capabilities.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in risk/catastrophe modelling, actuarial science, quantitative finance, data science, or a similar discipline involving large-scale simulation of correlated events and extreme scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale stochastic model development and high-performance scientific computing.
• Real-world commercial expertise in statistical modelling and probability.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools commonly used in scientific computing and data analysis, including scientific Python, Spark, CUDA, and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Experience in cyber insurance or cyber security is beneficial but not essential.
• A degree in a STEM field or equivalent industrial experience.

Why Join our client?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a 5% pension, 28 days holiday + bank holidays, private medical insurance, and death in service benefit.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in the cyber reinsurance industry.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the development of a proprietary cyber risk estimation system, apply now! Join our client's team and be part of their exciting journey in managing and mitigating cyber risks.

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