Flood Modeling - Lead

We are looking for someone to take charge of the flood models powering our platform that provides essential information on climate risks for reporting and investment purposes. 

These coastal and riverine flood models are crucial to helping our customers understand the potential impact of climate change on their assets.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking to expand and refine our flooding models, taking them to the next level in quality.

You are someone who can translate the state of the art in flood modelling into the climate risk setting. You consider the details of both the physical and human flood processes, all while acknowledging the uncertainty of climate predictions. You understand how to communicate flood risk to clients, both on its own and in relation to other climate perils. In this role, you would take on technical ownership of the company's flood models, collaborating with the product and science teams to define the development roadmap for our flooding products.
Lead development efforts to improve and validate our in-house flood models
Lead the exploration and evaluation of 3rd party datasets that could complement our current offering, especially with regards to pluvial flooding.
Lead the technical integration of 3rd party datasets into the current technology
Advise our Impact team on appropriate ways to incorporate flood risk into our ratings and impact calculations.
Be the ‘go-to’ expert for questions about flooding both within the company and with our customers.

Requirements

We are seeking a Flood Risk Analyst with a strong technical background to join our dynamic team.
Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of flood modelling principles and their application in flood risk assessments. (Essential)
Climate Change Impact: Demonstrate a strong understanding of how climate change factors can influence flood risk. (Desired)
Proven Delivery: Have a proven track record of successfully delivering flood risk analyses to clients, ensuring clear and actionable insights.
Hands-on Approach: Be prepared to actively participate in the modelling process, contributing alongside our close-knit team.
Data-Driven Approach: Possess a strong analytical mind and utilize data effectively to inform decision-making.
Effective Communication: Have excellent stakeholder communication skills, enabling you to translate complex technical information into clear and concise messaging for diverse audiences.
Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguous project requirements and develop clear solutions that drive the project forward.