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Insurance Risk Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania (NOW HIRING)

Demonstrated knowledge of insurance company portfolio management, asset-liability management ... Significant relevant investment, actuarial, programming, and/or modeling experience * Advanced ...

$95K - $100K/yr

Leverage programming, data engineering, and emerging AI tools to automate analytics, integrate ... Contribute to idea generation by staying current on life insurance industry trends, investment ...

Water Resources Engineer

Blue Bell, PA · Remote

$75.50K - $103.20K/yr

... Insurance Program (NFIP) experience to join our highly collaborative team ... The successful candidate will provide FEMA NFIP program support associated with flood risk analysis ...

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How much do insurance risk engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for insurance risk engineer in Pennsylvania is $101,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,200.00 and $116,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Insurance Risk Engineer do?

An Insurance Risk Engineer assesses potential risks associated with a business or property to help insurers make informed underwriting decisions. They analyze safety protocols, operational procedures, and structural conditions to identify hazards and recommend risk mitigation strategies. Their goal is to minimize potential losses for both the insurer and the policyholder by implementing effective preventive measures. Risk engineers often conduct site inspections, review compliance with industry regulations, and provide detailed reports to underwriters. This role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, risk assessment methodologies, and industry-specific safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Insurance Risk Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Insurance Risk Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering or a related technical field, strong analytical abilities, and in-depth knowledge of risk assessment methodologies. Familiarity with risk modeling software, industry safety codes, and certifications such as CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) or ARM (Associate in Risk Management) is highly valued. Exceptional communication, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are key soft skills for effectively interacting with clients and translating complex technical findings. These competencies ensure accurate risk evaluations, support underwriters, and help mitigate losses, ultimately protecting both insurers and their clients.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Insurance Risk Engineer?

Insurance Risk Engineers commonly spend their days conducting on-site risk assessments of commercial and industrial properties, analyzing data to identify potential hazards, and preparing detailed risk evaluation reports for underwriters and clients. They often meet with property managers, safety officers, and other stakeholders to discuss best practices and recommend loss prevention measures. The role may involve occasional travel to client locations and close collaboration with underwriting and claims teams. This dynamic work environment enables continuous learning and opportunities to make tangible impacts on risk management outcomes.

What are the 4 types of risk insurance?

In the insurance industry, the four main types of risk insurance are property insurance, liability insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. Insurance risk engineers often evaluate these categories to assess potential exposures and develop risk mitigation strategies for clients across various sectors.
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Infographic showing various Insurance Risk Engineer job openings in Pennsylvania as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 37% Full Time, 61% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,997 per year, or $49 per hour.
Bank Investment Risk Specialist Senior

Bank Investment Risk Specialist Senior

PNC Bank

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


PNC Bank rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 331 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

66th of 141 rated banks


Job description

Job Description

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Bank Investment Risk Specialist Senior in Pittsburgh, PA. Work within the Market Risk Management department and provide advanced quantitative and financial analyses utilizing financial risk modeling software programs and modeling tools in support of monitoring market risk. Specific duties include: (1) operating financial models related to market risk, liquidity risk, capital adequacy, regulatory reporting requirements and/or credit/counterparty exposures; (2) maintaining risk management models including review and validation of data sources, documentation, outputs; (3) analyzing results of various processes such as Value-at-Risk (VaR) models, Potential Future Exposure (PFE) models, economic capital models, liquidity stress tests, backtesting and/or P&L attribution to support current regulatory requirements; (4) assessing and understanding movements in risk parameters and their impact on risk; (5) leading and executing analytical projects, from solution design and data integrity evaluation through documentation and implementation; (6) partnering with model developers to design and user acceptance test new market risk models; and (7) developing reporting infrastructure, including databases, for financial products, leveraging knowledge of computational methodologies and assisting other business groups to better utilize system capabilities and meet requirements.

Master's degree in Computational Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics plus 1 year of financial industry experience relevant to market risk management involving capital analysis, risk evaluation, and statistical modeling is required. Must have experience with: (1) financial instruments and markets including interest-rate risk, and corporate credit risk management concepts including asset pricing, portfolio analysis, Value at Risk and stress testing; (2) markets and valuation for financial products including fixed income securities; (3) statistical methods for analyzing financial data including regression, statistical inference, and time series analyses using statistical languages; (4) probabilistic techniques for finance including financial models that rely on stochastic calculus; (5) capital assessment using quantitative methods to evaluate risk exposures and support compliance with risk-based capital framework; (6) managing and reconciling complex financial datasets, streamlining data aggregation and reporting, and resolving discrepancies to ensure data accuracy; and (7) financial computing and analysis of financial data using VBA.

Must have knowledge of: (1) numerical methods for finance including Monte Carlo and optimization methods and finite difference methods for partial differential equations; and (2) financial computing and analysis of financial data using languages including SQL, R, C++, and Python.

Benefits

PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.


At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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