Climate Research Analyst

Climate Research Analyst Do you want to help the insurance market understand the impacts of climate change? Do you enjoy applying academic science to industry applications? This role will be tackling both of these questions, and more, as part of a wider team addressing climate change topics! This is a hybrid role, working virtually as well as out of our London office. This is dependent on role and aligns with in country smart working policy. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like This role will be focussed on developing solutions to our current risk models to account for climate change, working across Aon to deliver climate analytics and help the business understand the impacts of climate change, and engaging with clients to deliver our climate analytics. A typical day will involve: Analysing climate model data, as well as observation data, as part of specific projects investigating the impact of climate change. Running our risk models and adjusting them to account for climate change. Producing reports and presentations summarising the key results and presenting these to clients. Staying up to date on the latest academic publications on climate science through academic engagements. Keeping up to date with new solutions available within the market. How this opportunity is different Climate analytics within the insurance market have gone beyond top-level conversations about how climate change may impact the industry. At Aon, we’re developing solutions and providing analytics that address specific needs from clients in regard to climate change, creating adjustments to current models and translating the latest academic science, data and research into practical applications for the insurance industry. This role will be within the Climate Analytics team in London but also the wider global Climate Risk Advisory team. You will work across the business, with a range of clients and colleagues. You will need to collaborate with colleagues in different offices, working in different business areas, as well as with others within the market. You will also need to work with academia and third-party providers. Our work feeds directly into the risk models that form the basis of the insurance industry, with the results of our work being presented both to the client and incorporated into our conversations with clients regarding their future risk transfer needs. We sit within Risk Solutions, collaborating closely with brokers and client leaders. Skills and experience that will lead to success Key skills include: A deep understanding of climate science, models and academic work. Programming abilities (R/Python) that allow for the analysis of climate data. An ability to translate complex academic work and analytics to those without a scientific background. A willingness to work as part of a team delivering a range of solutions, as well as responding to client requests. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Dependant on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement. 2546123Climate Research Analyst Do you want to help the insurance market understand the impacts of climate change? Do you enjoy applying academic science to industry applications? This role will be tackling both of these questions, and more, as part of a wider team addressing climate change topics! This is a hybrid role, working virtually as well as out of our London office. This is dependent on role and aligns with in country smart working policy. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like This role will be focussed on developing solutions to our current risk models to account for climate change, working across Aon to deliver climate analytics and help the business understand the impacts of climate change, and engaging with clients to deliver our climate analytics. A typical day will involve: Analysing climate model data, as well as observation data, as part of specific projects investigating the impact of climate change. Running our risk models and adjusting them to account for climate change. Producing reports and presentations summarising the key results and presenting these to clients. Staying up to date on the latest academic publications on climate science through academic engagements. Keeping up to date with new solutions available within the market. How this opportunity is different Climate analytics within the insurance market have gone beyond top-level conversations about how climate change may impact the industry. At Aon, we’re developing solutions and providing analytics that address specific needs from clients in regard to climate change, creating adjustments to current models and translating the latest academic science, data and research into practical applications for the insurance industry. This role will be within the Climate Analytics team in London but also the wider global Climate Risk Advisory team. You will work across the business, with a range of clients and colleagues. You will need to collaborate with colleagues in different offices, working in different business areas, as well as with others within the market. You will also need to work with academia and third-party providers. Our work feeds directly into the risk models that form the basis of the insurance industry, with the results of our work being presented both to the client and incorporated into our conversations with clients regarding their future risk transfer needs. We sit within Risk Solutions, collaborating closely with brokers and client leaders. Skills and experience that will lead to success Key skills include: A deep understanding of climate science, models and academic work. Programming abilities (R/Python) that allow for the analysis of climate data. An ability to translate complex academic work and analytics to those without a scientific background. A willingness to work as part of a team delivering a range of solutions, as well as responding to client requests. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Dependant on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement.