Karen Clark &amp; Company develops software that provides innovative tools for catastrophe risk management. Over two decades ago, Nobel Peace Prize Honoree Karen Clark pioneered the catastrophe risk modeling techniques and solutions used today by virtually every insurance and reinsurance company in the world.
Karen Clark &amp; Company is now leading the next generation of catastrophe risk management solutions to address the evolving needs of its clients. RiskInsight®, the first open loss modeling platform, is used by insurance and reinsurance companies in US and non-US markets and supports new catastrophe models for major perils such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and severe convective storms. Additional innovations by Karen Clark &amp; Company include the Characteristic Event (CE) methodology and real-time event tracking.

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Innovative catastrophe risk modeling tools for climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

KCC seeks a wind engineering professional to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with scientists and other engineers to build out our global suite of advanced tropical and extratropical cyclone models.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies, and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>.Responsibilities<ul><li>Evaluate building codes, building inventories, and construction practices by country and by region within countries</li><li>Conduct literature surveys of property and infrastructure damage from past windstorms</li><li>Collect and analyze insurance claims and loss data</li><li>Perform validation tests on model loss estimates</li><li>Conduct post-event damage surveys for wind disasters around the world</li><li>Update the vulnerability functions for models</li><li>Document for the internal reference materials and external model assessments</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS in Structural or Wind Engineering required, PhD a plus</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Ability to travel internationally with little advance notice</li><li>Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus</li><li>Knowledge of C# programming language a plus</li></ul>

Wind Engineer

Structural EngineerKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) seeks structural engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with scientists and other engineers to build out our global suite of advanced catastrophe models.Responsibilities<ul> <li>Develop and maintain building vulnerability models for different perils such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, etc.</li> <li>Collect, compile, and analyze catastrophe loss data </li> <li>Perform validation tests on model loss estimates</li> <li>Prepare technical documents and presentations related to scientific models</li> <li>Perform tasks related to KCC’s Live Event response, which includes creating event footprints, estimating insured losses, and conducting post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world</li> </ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required, PhD a plus</li> <li>Knowledge of hazard intensity measures (e.g., ground motion spectral acceleration, gust and sustained wind speeds, flood inundation depth, etc.)</li> <li>Knowledge of building response to and damage from natural hazards</li> <li>Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software is a plus</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities</li> <li>Knowledge and experience in statistics and probability is a plus</li> <li>Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice</li> <li>Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus</li><li>Knowledge of C# programming language a plus</li></ul>About KCC Karen Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency.  KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>

Structural Engineer

Responsibilities<ul><li>Take ownership of one or more critical subsystems of RI/3G ranging from Interactive Cartographic Mapping, Financial Calculators, Characteristic Event Intensity Field Generation for hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc., BI Layers, Distributing Computing, client-specific Translation and Transport subsystem, to name just a few</li><li>Collaborate with other team members to ensure enhancements are both backward compatible and extensible</li><li>Regardless of the subsystem, must be able to work on extending front-end, middle-layer, and back-end components of a Windows application using Microsoft technologies. In short, you must see yourself as a well-rounded expert in C#.Net, Windows GUI, and SQL Server technologies</li><li>Must be flexible, a good listener, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ambitious enough to take ownership of critical subsystems yet collaborate effectively with other team members representing various disciplines</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS/BS degree in computer science or equivalent</li><li>Strong (5+ years) of hands-on software development working in C# with .NET</li><li>Experience with IIS and Windows system programming</li><li>Hands-on experience developing multi-threading/distributed computing applications</li><li>Hands-on experience developing applications based on SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture)</li><li>Experience creating a framework, application blocks, or API’s for application developers to create applications</li><li>Object oriented design expertise</li><li>Experience with high performance computing</li><li>Excellent problem solving, analytical, and people skills</li></ul>About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies, and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>.

Senior Software Application Developer

Karen Clark &amp; Company seeks a Senior Data Analyst to join our consulting team in our Downtown Boston office. Senior Data Analysts support complex consulting projects and partake in the extensive validation and finalization process of KCC’s catastrophe computer models, as well as developing internal tools and automations. As a Senior Data Analyst, you will work closely with the consulting, software development, and model development teams to ensure that our models are meeting the needs of the clients and software as well as capturing the meteorology and atmospheric behavior of the peril at hand. You will conduct intensive validation and quality assurance reviews of model and software versions to ensure that KCC continues to release top of the line catastrophe models that major insurers and reinsurers will use to help make important decisions about their risks and portfolios. Additionally, you will work to develop internal tools and programs that improve the efficiency and automation of the client services team and our clients.Join the KCC team and have a hand in the future of both the insurance and catastrophe risk modeling industries. About KCC Karen Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency.  KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>ResponsibilitiesData Analytics<ul><li> Analyze internal processes and identify areas that can be optimized and automated</li><li> Use client data and industry losses to perform model validation processes that enhance KCC’s latest catastrophe models</li><li> Keep proper and detailed documentation of the development and code of all tools and products </li></ul>Software Analytics<ul><li> Participate in product development and testing of new releases of RiskInsight® software </li><li> Develop tools and leverage RiskInsight APIs to help automate internal processes</li><li> Maintain and update the data sets that drive the functionality of the tools, products, and models in the software</li></ul>Client Services<ul><li> Communicate with clients through calls, emails, and work products</li><li> Identify client needs and determine how to best accomplish their goals</li><li> Represent KCC at conferences, industry events, media opportunities, client interactions, and other activities</li><li> Direct the efforts of project teams and ensure the timely delivery of work products</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li> 2-5 years relevant work experience in intensive data analysis </li><li> Bachelor's or Master’s STEM degree – computer science, data science, economics, mathematics, actuarial sciences, engineering, or physics preferred</li><li> Extensive experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, and C#</li><li> Experience with GitHub, Source Control, or other related software</li><li> Excellent problem solving and analytical skills</li><li> Experience with optimization and automation coding </li><li> Familiarity with using data-intensive computer models a plus</li><li> Strong interpersonal, writing, and organizational skills</li><li>Experience in property insurance or catastrophe modeling industry a plus</li></ul>

Senior Data Analyst

KCC seeks a fulltime Actuary in our Boston office to partner with clients to leverage catastrophe model output in underwriting, ratemaking, and risk transfer initiatives. Your responsibilities will also include fostering relationships with insurance regulators and rating agencies. In this position, you will work with KCC’s interdisciplinary Client Services, Model Development and Software Development teams.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency.  KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist clients in effectively integrating catastrophe model output in ratemaking, underwriting and reinsurance purchase processes</li><li>Participate with KCC software development team in implementing insurance and reinsurance structures into financial modeling</li><li>Lead relationships with regulators, and oversee KCC responses to regulatory questions on catastrophe model output forms and in client rate filings</li><li>Participate in consulting engagements and help analyze and prepare client data and results for senior executive reports and presentations</li><li>Contribute actuarial expertise to KCC technical papers, presentations, and other documents</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field</li><li>ACAS required, FCAS preferred</li><li>5+ years in P&amp;C actuarial role</li><li>Experience with data-intensive computer models</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook</li><li>Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills</li><li>Experience with catastrophe models a plus</li></ul>

Senior Actuary

KCC seeks an earthquake hazard professional to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with other scientists and engineers to build out our global suite of advanced earthquake models.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies, and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>.Responsibilities<ul><li> Collect and analyze regional historical seismicity data</li><li> Research regional tectonics, including fault structures and rupture mechanisms</li><li> Develop magnitude-frequency relationships for seismic source zones and faults</li><li> Develop smooth and background seismicity models</li><li> Conduct post-event damage surveys for major global events</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li> PhD in Seismology or Geophysics with research relevant to seismic source modeling</li><li> Knowledge of earthquake frequency parameters and experience with magnitude-frequency distributions</li><li> Knowledge and experience in advanced probability and statistical methods</li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities</li><li> Experience with Python desirable</li><li> Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice</li><li> Experience with GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) is a plus</li><li> Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus</li><li> Knowledge of C# programming language a plus</li><li> Some work experience (≤ 5 years) a plus</li></ul>

Seismologist

KCC seeks a Risk Analyst to join our consulting team to connect clients to RiskInsight®, KCC’s catastrophe modeling platform. In this position, you will routinely conduct detailed analyses of client data and assist clients with establishing RiskInsight in their environments. You will also closely collaborate with the software development team to complete quality assurance reviews for new releases of RiskInsight. Additional responsibilities include giving presentations on KCC products to clients and prospects and working on custom consulting projects.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency.  KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a><a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/"></a>.Responsibilities<ul><li>Help gather client requirements for new engagements and determine how best to utilize RiskInsight® software to accomplish client's goals</li><li>Work with clients to set up RiskInsight® software in their environment</li><li>Run RiskInsight® software against client data and produce detailed results</li><li>Help analyze and summarize client data and results for use in client reports and presentations</li><li>Test new releases of RiskInsight® and ensure the software provides the desired results</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree – economics, engineering, or physics preferred</li><li>Experience in (or exposure to) using data-intensive computer models</li><li>Experience with Microsoft tools – PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SQL</li><li>Excellent problem solving and analytical skills</li><li>Strong writing and organizational skills</li></ul>

Risk Analyst

<h1>Quality Assurance Analyst</h1>Karen Clark &amp; Company (KCC) seeks a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join its software team in its beautiful Back Bay Boston office. The QA Analyst will help validate and test RiskInsight®, KCC’s catastrophe modeling platform.  The QA Analyst will help validate KCC’s proven-accurate catastrophe models and software processes and will assist with implementing complex automated processes for quality assurance and data validation. Collaborating closely with KCC’s client services team, the QA Analyst will test the software’s usability, review requirements, create test plans, generate test cases and scripts, execute tests, manage issues, and report results. Responsibilities <ul><li>Thoroughly test usability and intuitiveness of user interface. </li><li>Verify the accuracy and reliability of software and catastrophe risk models through rigorous testing. </li><li>Design and execute thorough test plans, incorporating scenario-based testing methodologies. </li><li>Establish and uphold automated testing processes to enhance efficiency. </li><li>Assist in documenting QA processes to maintain clear and comprehensive records. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>2-3 years of prior QA experience </li><li>Bachelor's Degree – computer science or a related field preferred </li><li>Extensive experience in programming languages such as SQL, JavaScript, and C# </li><li>Experience with Git </li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and work independently. </li><li>Experience with testing and validation tools (Selenium, TeamCity, Pytest, Playwright or similar). </li><li>Excellent problem solving and analytical skills </li></ul>

Quality Assurance Analyst

Geotechnical EngineerKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) seeks geotechnical engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with scientists and other engineers to build out our global suite of advanced earthquake models.Responsibilities<ul> <li>Conduct literature surveys of geohazards related to earthquakes, implementing new studies for loss modeling applications</li> <li>Collect, compile, and analyze loss data regarding earthquakes, liquefaction, etc.</li> <li>Perform validation tests on model loss estimates</li> <li>Contribute to preparing technical documents and presentations related to scientific models</li> <li>Conduct post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world</li></ul>Qualifications<ul> <li>Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Earthquake Engineering required, PhD preferred</li> <li>Knowledge of ground motion; ability to understand and implement ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) is required</li> <li>Knowledge of building response to and damage from natural hazards is a plus</li> <li>Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software is a plus</li> <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities</li> <li>Knowledge and experience in statistics and probability is a plus</li> <li>Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice</li> <li>Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus</li><li>Knowledge of C# programming language a plus</li></ul>About KCC Karen Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency.  KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>

Geotechnical Engineer

Karen Clark &amp; Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Flood Engineer to join the Model Development Team to work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models. In this position, you will work closely with other scientists and engineers to develop building, contents, and time vulnerability models for both inland and coastal flood perils.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop and/or update vulnerability functions for flood models</li><li>Research existing literature on flood damage from historical events, regional and national building codes, building inventories, construction practices, and damage mitigation measures to accurately characterize flood vulnerability</li><li>Compile and document related literature and datasets required for model development</li><li>Conduct model sensitivity and validation tests</li><li>Provide documentation for technical publications</li><li>Conduct post disaster field surveys after major events</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>MS in Civil, Structural, Coastal, or Flood Engineering required, PhD a plus</li><li>In-depth knowledge of and skills in probability and statistical methods</li><li>Extensive knowledge of the physics of flooding events and the mechanics of building vulnerability to flood</li><li>Excellent presentation and communication skills</li><li>Experience with remote sensing data is a plus</li><li>Experience with GIS tools, such as ArcGIS and QGIS desired</li><li>Experience programming using Arcpy and geospatial tools is a plus </li></ul><ul></ul>

Flood Engineer

KCC seeks earthquake engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with scientists and other engineers to build out our global suite of advanced earthquake models.About KCCKaren Clark &amp; Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.karenclarkandco.com/">www.kcc.us.com</a>.Responsibilities<ul><li> Conduct literature surveys of geohazards related to earthquakes and building vulnerability to earthquakes, implementing new studies for loss modeling applications</li><li> Collect and analyze loss data regarding earthquakes, liquefaction, etc.</li><li> Perform validation tests on model loss estimates</li><li> Contribute to preparing technical documents, presentations related to scientific models.</li><li> Conduct post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li> Master’s degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering required, PhD a plus</li><li> Knowledge on ground motion; ability to understand and implement ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs) is required</li><li> Knowledge of building response and damage to earthquakes</li><li> Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software is a plus</li><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities</li><li> Knowledge and experience in statistics and probability is a plus</li><li> Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice</li><li> Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus</li><li> Knowledge of C# programming language a plus</li></ul>

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