Risk Analyst
Verisk · Boston, MA
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Boston, MA
Job highlights
- Support clients using Analyze Re Product Suite.
- Resolve client inquiries and provide technical support.
- Develop client relationships and understand workflows.
- Deliver client training and manage onboarding.
- Perform risk analyses and support sales efforts.
About the role
Risk Analyst
Verisk is seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Consulting and Client Services Team in Boston, MA. This role primarily focuses on the Analyze Re Product Suite, supporting various Verisk products.Responsibilities
- Serve as an ambassador for Catastrophe and Risk Solutions and the Analyze Re Product Suite, advocating for clients and prospective customers.
- Respond to client inquiries promptly and facilitate timely resolutions by collaborating with internal teams.
- Cultivate strong relationships with platform users at client organizations, understanding their workflows and objectives to provide proactive service and optimal solution utilization.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of customer accounts, acting as both a technical support and customer advocate.
- Conduct training sessions for new and existing clients on the full range of solutions, adapting to audiences with varying experience levels.
- Support customer onboarding in close coordination with Project Managers and other stakeholders.
- Assist with product change management for new releases and features.
- Collaborate with the business development team on sales efforts, providing technical and pre-sales support, including leading product demonstrations.
- Perform a variety of risk analyses for consulting projects, client support, and internal initiatives.
- Represent Analyze Re in various forums, including conferences, industry events, and one-on-one meetings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, actuarial science, business, computer science) preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in consulting, reinsurance, or the insurance field is considered an asset.
- Actuarial or underwriting industry experience is a plus.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Experience with tools like Python or C# is considered an asset.
- Experience managing deliverables directly with customers is an asset.
- Knowledge of statistics and business practices.
- Detail-oriented and results-driven.
- Client service focused with the ability to manage multiple competing tasks.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a logical mindset.
- Effective communication skills.
- Willingness to work outside traditional office hours occasionally.
- Some international travel required (North America & Europe).
About Verisk
For over 50 years, Verisk has been a leading data analytics and technology partner for the global insurance industry, delivering expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better, faster risk decisions. At Verisk, you can build a rewarding career with work flexibility and the support you need to succeed. Verisk is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a Best-Managed Company by The Wall Street Journal, and a World’s Best Employer by Forbes. Join us to translate big data into big ideas and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow. Verisk offers a comprehensive benefits package including Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and Paid Time Off. We provide a competitive total rewards package, with base salary determined by role, experience, skills, and location. Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age, or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18, except where prohibited by law.Key skills/competency
Risk Analyst, Catastrophe and Risk Solutions, Analyze Re Product Suite, Client Services, Technical Support, Data Analytics, Insurance, Reinsurance, Consulting, Risk ManagementSkills & topics
- Risk Analyst
- Catastrophe Modeling
- Insurance
- Reinsurance
- Data Analysis
- Client Services
- Consulting
- Analyze Re
- Risk Management
- Quantitative Analysis
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight quantitative degrees, Excel proficiency, and any Python/C# experience. Emphasize 1+ years in consulting, reinsurance, or insurance.
- Showcase client-facing skills: Detail experience managing deliverables and providing technical support directly to customers.
- Demonstrate analytical abilities: Mention knowledge of statistics, business practices, and your results-oriented, problem-solving approach.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss risk analysis, Analyze Re products, and your familiarity with quantitative tools.
- Research Verisk's culture: Understand their mission of data analytics for better risk decisions and their commitment to being a Great Place to Work.
Technical preparation
Master Excel for data analysis.,Practice Python or C# for modeling.,Study statistics and business practices.,Prepare risk analysis examples.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you advocated for a client.,How do you handle multiple client requests?,Explain a complex topic to a non-expert.,Share an example of proactive problem-solving.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Risk Analyst role at Verisk?
- The Risk Analyst role at Verisk is primarily focused on supporting the Consulting and Client Services Team, with a strong emphasis on the Analyze Re Product Suite. You will act as a customer advocate, provide technical support, deliver training, and perform risk analyses.
- What educational background is preferred for the Risk Analyst position at Verisk?
- Verisk prefers a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, actuarial science, business, or computer science for the Risk Analyst role. However, relevant experience in consulting, reinsurance, or insurance is also highly valued.
- What kind of experience is considered an asset for this Risk Analyst job at Verisk?
- Experience in consulting, reinsurance, or the insurance field, particularly with 1+ years, is considered an asset. Additionally, actuarial or underwriting industry experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with tools like Python or C# are advantageous.
- Does the Risk Analyst role at Verisk require travel?
- Yes, some international travel is required for the Risk Analyst position, primarily within North America and Europe. Occasional work outside of traditional office hours may also be necessary.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Risk Analyst at Verisk regarding client interaction?
- Key responsibilities include serving as a client advocate, responding promptly to inquiries, building strong relationships with platform users, understanding their needs, providing proactive service, and acting as both technical support and a customer advocate.
- What is Verisk's approach to employee development for a Risk Analyst?
- Verisk emphasizes employee development by providing support, coaching, and training to help individuals succeed. They offer opportunities to build a rewarding career that is as unique as the employee, with work flexibility.
- What kind of risk analyses will a Risk Analyst perform at Verisk?
- A Risk Analyst at Verisk will perform a wide range of risk analyses to support consulting projects, provide client support, and contribute to internal initiatives, utilizing their knowledge of statistics and business practices.
- How does Verisk support its employees in terms of benefits?
- Verisk provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program, along with a competitive total rewards package.