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Catastrophe Risk Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Identify unsupported assumptions, inadequate risk differentiation, incorrect use of policy terms ... Catastrophe-exposed property or high-severity casualty experience. * Experience with small ...

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Actuary

New York, NY

$160K - $190K/yr

Work with AIR and other catastrophe model output to assess exposure concentrations, catastrophe load, and risk-adjusted returns. * Evaluate reinsurance program impacts and support related reporting ...

Actuary

New York, NY · Remote

$119K - $140K/yr

Work with AIR and other catastrophe model output to assess exposure concentrations, catastrophe load, and risk-adjusted returns. * Evaluate reinsurance program impacts and support related reporting ...

Principal Research Scientist - Risk We are seeking an experienced research scientist to lead Neara ... Particularly relevant topics include insurance or catastrophe modeling; weather prediction and ...

Principal Research Scientist - Risk We are seeking an experienced research scientist to lead Neara ... Particularly relevant topics include insurance or catastrophe modeling; weather prediction and ...

R eview company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks, and evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe. * C ommunicate with clients ...

... of risk. This requires regular interaction with senior management both in corporate and our business units. The ERM team comprises ERM actuaries and catastrophe modelers responsible for ...

... of risk. This requires regular interaction with senior management both in corporate and our business units. The ERM team comprises ERM actuaries and catastrophe modelers responsible for ...

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How much do catastrophe risk jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for catastrophe risk in New York is $33.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.30 and $42.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is catastrophe risk?

Catastrophe risk refers to the potential for significant losses resulting from large-scale, unexpected events such as natural disasters (like earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods) or man-made incidents (such as terrorism or industrial accidents). Professionals in catastrophe risk analyze, model, and manage these risks to help insurers, businesses, and governments prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of such events. Their work is essential for developing strategies, setting insurance premiums, and ensuring adequate reserves in the face of potentially devastating occurrences.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in catastrophe risk roles?

Professionals in Catastrophe Risk often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex data from multiple sources, staying updated with the latest modeling technologies, and managing uncertainty in predictions. They frequently work under tight deadlines, especially after major events like hurricanes or earthquakes, when rapid assessment is crucial. Collaboration with underwriters, actuaries, and data scientists is essential, as is the ability to communicate technical insights to non-technical stakeholders. Adapting to evolving regulatory requirements and emerging risks, such as those related to climate change, is also a key aspect of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a catastrophe risk analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Catastrophe Risk Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in statistics or actuarial science, and often a degree in mathematics, engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with catastrophe modeling software (such as RMS or AIR), GIS tools, and data analysis platforms like SQL or Python is typically required. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help analysts interpret data and present risk findings clearly. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing potential losses and supporting sound decision-making in the insurance and reinsurance industries.

What is the difference between Catastrophe Risk vs Property Underwriter?

AspectCatastrophe RiskProperty Underwriter
Required credentialsBachelor's in risk management, actuarial examsBachelor's in insurance, risk management, or related field
Work environmentRisk modeling, data analysis, often in office or remoteAssessing property risks, underwriting policies, office setting
Employer & industry usageInsurance companies, reinsurance firms, risk consultanciesInsurance companies, brokers, underwriting agencies
Common search intentUnderstanding risk assessment for catastrophic eventsEvaluating property risks for insurance policies

While both roles involve risk assessment, Catastrophe Risk specialists focus on modeling and analyzing large-scale disaster risks, whereas Property Underwriters evaluate individual property risks to determine insurance coverage. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role within the insurance industry.

Infographic showing various Catastrophe Risk job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,033 per year, or $33.2 per hour.

Climate Risk and Resilience - Managing Consultant

Guidehouse

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago

New


Guidehouse rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 72 rated business consultants


Job description

Job Family:

Sustainability Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Our Climate Risk, Resilience, and Sustainability team helps clients understand, quantify, manage, disclose, and act on climate-related risks and opportunities across physical climate risk, transition risk, resilience, adaptation, mitigation, decarbonization, and regulatory readiness. Our work combines climate data, geospatial and scenario analysis, financial and operational analysis, and leading frameworks such as TCFD, CSRD, IFRS sustainability standards, SASB, CDP, and related regulatory and investor expectations.

As a Managing Consultant, you will lead client-facing workstreams, translate climate science, policy, data, and business implications into practical strategies and implementation plans, and support the growth of digitally enabled and AI-supported climate risk and resilience offerings.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

  • Manage climate risk and resilience, mitigation and adaptation, and regulatory readiness workstreams, including scoping support, workplan development, delivery management, client coordination, and quality review.
  • Assess physical and transition climate risks by combining climate datasets, asset-level exposure and vulnerability information, scenario analysis, geospatial analysis, financial and operational impact assessment, insurance considerations such as insured value, uninsured exposure, insurability, and potential coverage changes, policy and regulatory developments, market shifts, technology change, carbon pricing, value-chain risks, and stakeholder requirements.
  • Develop practical climate transition and resilience programs, including governance structures and processes, operating models, KPIs, implementation roadmaps, capital and operational measures, cost-benefit analyses, data management approaches, and change management plans.
  • Support climate disclosure and reporting by translating TCFD, CSRD, IFRS Sustainability Standards, SASB, CDP, assurance readiness, regulatory gap assessment, metrics, targets, and disclosure narrative requirements into actionable client deliverables.
  • Translate climate science, risk analytics, financial and insurance-related implications, policy developments, enterprise risk management considerations, and implementation options into executive-ready presentations, decision-useful insights, and practical recommendations.
  • Facilitate client executive briefings, workshops, interviews, and working sessions with confidence, clarity, and strong business judgment.
  • Manage project teams and consultants by setting clear expectations, reviewing work products, coaching team members, and supporting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
  • Contribute to business development and solution innovation, including market research, solution design, proposal development, thought leadership, and the growth of Guidehouse's climate risk and resilience services.
  • Apply digital tools, automation / coding, data analytics, and AI-enabled approaches to improve climate risk assessment, program implementation, reporting, and client decision-making.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident due to nature of client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in climate science, sustainability, environmental management, engineering, economics, finance, data science, public policy, business, or a related field from an accredited university or college.
  • Six (6+) plus years of relevant industry, consulting, or post-graduation academic research experience. Note that internships, co-ops, graduate research conducted as part of a degree program, and fellowships are not counted towards years of experience.
  • Experience with climate datasets, asset-level risk screening, catastrophe or hazard modeling, and analytical platforms such as ArcGIS, Python, R, and Power BI. This experience may include hands-on programming, process management, and/or project management.
  • Professional or technical background in climate risk, resilience, mitigation, adaptation planning, climate policy, enterprise risk management, and/or corporate sustainability.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, written communication, verbal communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project teams, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors or contractors, deliver client-ready work products with limited supervision, and collaborate with leadership to create, refine, and scale effective offerings.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Management consulting experience with a large consulting firm.
  • Sector experience in real estate, healthcare, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, apparel, logistics, packaging, or other climate-exposed industries.
  • Professional Engineering certification and/or specialized experience in facilities management and building systems, energy or civil infrastructure, site inspection, permitting, and construction oversight.
  • Experience integrating climate risks and sustainability activities into corporate risk management activities and/or enterprise risk management.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, proposal development, offering design, or growth of a consulting service area.
  • Familiarity with insurance considerations related to climate risk, including insured and uninsured exposure, asset insurability, and the potential impacts of climate hazards on insurance availability, pricing, and coverage.
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.


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