Senior Climate Modeling Jobs in Rhode Island (NOW HIRING)

At FM, our Innovation team prides itself on creating the next generation of risk management solutions for prioritized client and business problems and collaborating with FM Investments to target strategic business venture opportunities. We identify, explore, and invest in bold ideas and emerging technologies to help our clients build resilience, and we engage with key stakeholders to accelerate adoption. We are expanding our team and are on the lookout for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Innovation Analyst with experience in the technical due diligence aspect of venture research. This exciting role focuses on market research across the start‑up ecosystem of strategic relevance, opportunity identification, requirement gathering, feasibility analysis, and strategic planning in direct support of FM’s venturing strategy and solution roadmap building for strategic business challenges.

• Join a forward‑thinking environment that actively pursues emerging technologies (e.g., AI, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Renewables, Physical Risk Resilience) to shape the future of risk management and property insurance.
• Play a central role in identifying and nurturing high‑potential ventures, contributing directly to FM’s innovation roadmap and client resilience.
• Gain hands‑on experience in various venture models (Venture Capital, Venture Client, Product Incubator) that offer both strategic and technical depth.
• By working closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams, you will acquiring deep insights into due diligence, deal execution, and sustainable business scaling.

• Identify, track, and share innovation related industry and technological signals, insights, and emerging trends with FM internal stakeholders.
• Partner with the Innovation team to research current/emerging technologies that could lead to solutioning for FM’s and its Clients’ business challenges and/or areas of potential product or service delivery opportunity.
• Lead and support technical due diligence on venture investment opportunities (pre‑seed to late stage) across climate, AI, deep tech, and other sectors—analyzing operational, commercial, and scalability factors satisfying strategic business needs, assisting with opportunity screening and evaluation and prepare associated recommendations in collaboration with FM Investments.
• Form, develop and maintain relationships with SMEs, internal stakeholders, and clients.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with promising ventures, leveraging tools such as Pitchbook and leverage data driven and AI‑based analytics to track market trends and funnel new opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Underwriting, Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Research) and external partners to balance timelines, secure approvals, and expedite deal processes—often leading without direct authority.
• Support a range of venture models (Venture Capital, Venture Client, Product Incubator), shaping how FM invests in, partners with, or incubates new solutions.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven presentations and reports for investment committees, leadership, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent governance throughout the investment lifecycle. Need to maintain a clear and aligned product, technology, and business roadmap.
• Bachelor’s degree required (advanced degree a plus).
• Minimum two years of experience in VC, PE, CVC, Investment Banking, or Corporate Development with exposure across pre‑Seed to Late‑Stage deals.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the feasibility of engineering, AI/ML, climate tech, or other deep‑tech solutions—either through direct expertise or a proven track record of quickly ramping up in new domains.
• Proficiency in data processing, analytics, and research tools (e.g., Pitchbook); familiarity with AI‑driven insights for venture sourcing and portfolio management.
• Exceptional project management and interpersonal skills, ability to manage timelines and approvals from multiple internal teams (Legal, Operations, Finance, Tech), and adept at delivering actionable insights and recommendations to leadership, external partners, and clients.
• Comfortable with balancing commercial, technical, and future growth considerations during due diligence, integrating both short‑ and long‑term business objectives.
• Willingness to navigate varying levels of technical depth, shifting market conditions, and evolving corporate strategy in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated strong business acumen with property insurance and risk management, preferred but not mandatory.

This role will be based at our Innovation office, located at 500 Exchange Street Providence RI, 02903 through May 2026, then will be relocated to our new facility in Norwood, MA.

Candidates based on experience may be considered for an Innovation Analyst or a Sr. Innovation Analyst level role.

If you are passionate about innovation and excited to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join us to advance the next generation of risk management solutions for prioritized client and business challenges.

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well‑being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.