Risk Analyst (ILS)

About the job

Verisk’s Catastrophe and Risk Solutions (CRS) seeks a motivated Risk Analyst to support our Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) team across two primary pillars: 1.    Securitization – delivering high-quality analytics for catastrophe bonds and related ILS transactions. 2.    ILS Client Support & Remodeling – maintaining and enhancing key workflows, datasets, and services, including client support, training, remodeling, and event response.

This role combines transaction-driven analytics with direct client-facing responsibilities, offering a unique opportunity to develop expertise at the intersection of catastrophe modeling, re/insurance, and capital markets.

Responsibilities

Securitization •    Perform risk and loss analyses using Verisk catastrophe models to support the structuring and placement of catastrophe bonds and related ILS deals. •    Produce customized Risk Analysis Reports aligned to transaction terms and client portfolios. •    Support investor presentations with clear, defensible analytics and narratives.

ILS Client Support & Remodeling •    Review transaction documents and develop Remodeling Service files used by ILS investors. •    Provide real-time event support and analytics to inform investor communications. •    Deliver high-quality service to clients using Verisk models and software: respond to inquiries, troubleshoot workflows, and ensure accurate, complete resolutions. •    Build and maintain the Catastrophe Bond Database (CBDB) and related analytical tools. •    Lead client training and enablement sessions.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or analytical field (e.g., Mathematics, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Atmospheric Science). •    1–3 years of relevant experience in consulting, finance, re/insurance, or analytics. •    Proficiency in Excel required; experience with SQL, Python, or R preferred. •    Willingness to occasionally provide support outside normal business hours during peak catastrophe bond activity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities •    Strong analytical skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. •    Excellent communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for executives, investors, and modelers. •    Proactive problem solver with sound judgment under time pressure. •    Familiarity with finance, statistics, re/insurance, or ILS a plus.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 5036
• Job Category: Data Science and Business Intelligence
• Posting Date: 2026-10-30
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: Lafayette City Center, Boston, MA, 02111, US (Hybrid)
• Short Term Incentive: Yes
• Long Term Incentive: No
• Commission: No
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Budgeted Salary Currency: USD
• Minimum Salary: 75,000
• Maximum Salary: 85,000
• Division: Catastrophe and Risk Solutions
• Legal Employer: AIR Worldwide Corporation
• Disclaimer: Annualized base pay may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience