Natural Perils & Geospatial Analyst

The Role

The Natural Perils & Geospatial Analyst will support the Home pricing team and company by performing robust, accurate and timely data-driven analysis and providing insights to contribute to the development of natural peril and geospatial pricing strategies. This technical role supports the pricing and underwriting of our insurance products through data analysis, validation, and research of innovative data and methods to price and manage insurance risks

Position Accountabilities

To perform tasks efficiently, thoroughly, with due care, and with limited supervision. This includes:

• Understanding sources of data, its limitations and common uses within the team.
• Managing and manipulating large and complex datasets.
• Conducting independent technical analysis, drawing insights, and providing recommendations on next steps to stakeholders.
• Contributing to the build, implementation, and maintenance of address and natural peril datasets, with a strong focus on data validation and quality assurance.
• Performing technical and geospatial analysis to identify and resolve complex issues with limited guidance.
• Assisting with the implementation of rating changes to the live pricing system, including testing and post-live monitoring.
• Supporting the development of future enhancements in geospatial analysis techniques, systems, and processes.
• Collaborating on solutions for wider distribution of natural peril and geospatial datasets
• Supporting the wider business with technical queries related to pricing and natural peril risk.
• Assisting in the preparation of papers and presentations to communicate results and insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform other reasonable and relevant activities as requested to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desirable academic backgrounds include actuarial science, data science, geospatial, environmental science, or other analytics backgrounds.
• Typically 1-2 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within an insurance or financial services environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient programming skills (e.g. SQL, BigQuery, Python, R).
• Experience with geospatial software (e.g. QGIS, ArcGIS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude with enthusiasm to learn and adapt.

Our Perks

Location – This role is available at any of our Sydney or Brisbane locations, providing flexibility to choose the office that suits you.
 
The benefits of working at A&G

• Be rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.
• Access to A&G’s employee reward and recognition platform, powered by Rewards Gateway - Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
  • Personalised rewards and peer-to-peer recognition
  • Exclusive discounts and savings across more than 600 top retailers
  • A comprehensive recognition program that celebrates milestones and achievements—helping you feel valued every step of the way
• Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.
• Options for leave - life happens, so we’ve got volunteer days, an additional paid ‘ME’ day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.
• Grow with us - we’ve got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.
• Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you’re passionate about.
• Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.
• Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you’ve got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.
• Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we’ve teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.

About us

Auto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.

Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas and Coles Insurance.

We’re excited about the future and we’re always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia’s best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.

Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.

*A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.