Exposure modelling - Summer intern

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are -with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

The Role:
Candidate will be part of the Exposure Development team based in India. He or she will be engaged in supporting the development of Exposure Models. He or she will be involved in primary research needed for development and implementation of said research. The candidate will be expected to gain knowledge of relevant technologies and analytics needed for development of RMS products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting with research on data sets and analytics needed for Exposure development for various geographies around the world, leveraging public and/or open-source data where available;
• Supporting research for development of valuation models for various types of buildings and infrastructure
• Researching and understanding of the characteristics of property insurance markets around the world

Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor or currently enrolled in an accredited university in Civil or Computer Engineering, Urban Planning, Remote Sensing or Geoinformatics

Skill and Competencies

• Hands-on IT skills, in particular knowledge of R, Python, or SQL
• Knowledge of building construction practices across countries, with an interest in the social and cultural contexts that guide growth and development;
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to investigate and solve problems
• Ability to work in a team
• Interest in Catastrophic Risk Modelling and Property Insurance Industry

The Department / Team:

The Model Development group focuses on developing industry leading stochastic catastrophe models for the quantification and management of catastrophe risk. Within this group, the Exposure Development team focuses on developing data sets of economic and insured property exposures for our natural catastrophe models. Such products are essential not only for the model development process, they also are a key component of the RMS product line and provide a wealth of valuable information for our clients.

Working at Moody’s

Moody's (NYSE: MCO) is a global integrated risk assessment firm that empowers organizations to make better decisions. Our data, analytical solutions and insights help decision-makers identify opportunities and manage the risks of doing business with others. We believe that greater transparency, more informed decisions, and fair access to information open the door to shared progress. With over 11,000 employees in more than 40 countries, Moody's combines international presence with local expertise and over a century of experience in financial markets. Learn more at moodys.com

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