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Howden Group

Associate Director

Edina, MN

$175K/yr

... As an Associate Director on the Catastrophe Analytics R&D team, you will collaborate with ... Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for director model validation in Minnesota is $21.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Model Validation vs Model Validation Analyst?

AspectDirector Model ValidationModel Validation Analyst
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., Master’s, PhD), professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM)Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, relevant certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationHands-on analysis, testing models, preparing reports
Industry UsageSenior-level positions in banking, finance, risk managementEntry to mid-level roles supporting validation processes

The main difference is that the Director Model Validation leads and manages validation teams, focusing on strategy and oversight, while the Model Validation Analyst performs detailed testing and analysis under supervision. The director role requires more experience, leadership skills, and higher credentials, whereas the analyst role is more technical and execution-focused.

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Associate Director

Edina, MN

Howden Group
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$175K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Execute all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation, validation, portfolio analysis, and reporting.

  • Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders regarding property exposure data, real-time events, model validation, and risk view.

  • Use proprietary and external software to design, manage, validate, and adjust catastrophe reinsurance programs and models.

Job description

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

About Role

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden

As an Associate Director on the Catastrophe Analytics R&D team, you will collaborate with colleagues to advise Howden Re clients in managing catastrophe risk. Your focus will be split between servicing clients (25-50%) and R&D endeavors (50-75%) Experience using, interpreting, adjusting, and validating outputs and underlying assumptions of catastrophe models is required.

You will be joining a best-in class analytics team that produces innovative solutions in a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Execute upon all aspects of catastrophe modeling, including data preparation and validation, portfolio analysis and postprocessing, reporting of results, data visualization and mapping.
  • Be responsive to a range of queries from internal and external stakeholders on topics including property exposure data, real-time cat events, cat model validation, view of risk, portfolio profitability and optimization.
  • Strategic thinking, problem solving, and communication of technical concepts to range of stakeholders are core to success in this role.
  • Use proprietary software to design and manage catastrophe reinsurance programs
  • Utilize external data sources to validate and adjust catastrophe models
  • Establish strong relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers

Qualifications:

  • 4+ years experience in catastrophe modeling and risk management
  • High level of proficiency in data analysis, manipulation, and visualization tools and program languages such as SQL, Excel, R, Python, Power BI, and ArcGIS.
  • Experience with cat modeling software (i.e. Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink) and an understanding of model methodology, practical uses, and limitations.
  • Knowledge of property insurance and reinsurance; ARe designation is a plus
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a results-driven environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts succinctly and to manage client relationships.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Meteorology,
  • Legally authorized to work in the US.

The expected compensation for this role is up to $175,000 in addition to a discretionary bonus.

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