Catastrophe Risk Analyst

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Join ARPC and help protect Australia’s future

The ARPC plays a critical role in protecting Australia against the financial impacts of catastrophic events. We are seeking a Catastrophe Risk Analyst to support our actuarial and catastrophe modelling capability through high-quality analysis, modelling, and insight generation. In this role, you will work with catastrophe models, climate and geospatial datasets, and insurance data to help inform pricing, live event estimation, research activities and publications, and contribute directly to ARPC’s strategic objectives.

About the role

​​Reporting to the Head of Actuarial and working closely with the Manager Actuarial Catastrophe Modelling, the ​role supports ARPC’s Actuarial Function by delivering specialist knowledge and analytics related to catastrophe risk; including supporting early event loss estimation, undertaking research on related climate science topics, and running and drawing insights from an array of catastrophe models. Additionally, the role will lead the ongoing development of catastrophe-related data-warehousing and related geospatial capabilities and analytics. This position offers the opportunity to influence pricing decisions and contribute to national resilience strategies.

Key responsibilities, include

• Prepare, validate, and analyse data to support internal catastrophe model development and application of external catastrophe models for cyclone and terrorism risk.
• Support early and real-time loss estimation for catastrophic events, including post-event analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to cyclone pool technical claims cost modelling using catastrophe model outputs and related analytics.
• Assist with catastrophe model governance activities and develop relationships with external catastrophe model vendors.
• Contribute to research on catastrophe risk, climate change impacts, and risk mitigation measures in collaboration with government and academic partners.
• Lead the ongoing development and maintenance of climate-related data assets and upskilling of geospatial capabilities across Actuarial and the broader organisation.
• Provide specialised analytical support to internal stakeholders across actuarial, underwriting, claims, finance, and other functions.

About you

If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about analysing catastrophe risk and solving complex problems this is your chance to make a real impact. You’re a proactive and methodical professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for detail and a strong interest in catastrophe modelling, climate risk and data-driven analysis. You enjoy working collaboratively and are comfortable navigating complex organisational and unique tasks.

Qualifications & experience

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in relevant field of studies such as Economics, Actuarial Studies, Science, Climate change, Weather systems, or Engineering – Mandatory

Experience requirements 

• Experience in the reinsurance, insurance industry, or finance sector – ​​Desired​​
• 2+ years’ experience in Catastrophe Model development or use – ​​Desired​​
• Experience in undertaking research projects and/or participating in Thought Leadership – Desired

Why join ARPC?

At ARPC, we’re committed to building a resilient Australia. You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that supports professional growth, flexible working, and meaningful work that makes a difference.

Ready to apply?

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with resume and cover letter click apply on Seek, LinkedIn, or send via [email protected].

Applications close 5pm Monday 9th February 2026.