Senior Physical Climate Risk Modeller

5 months ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Four Squared Recruitment Full time

**Senior Physical Climate Risk Modeller**

**£50-60k**

**Cambridge/hybrid**

We are recruiting for our specialist tech start up clients, with a clear mission statement; you will be joining a business who are using their product to assist some of the biggest global brands in their pathway to becoming Net Zero.

We are looking for a Senior Risk Modeller to join our client’s mission of assisting businesses in managing their exposure and response to the dual nature-climate crisis - the two biggest systemic threats facing the economy.

They have developed a unique modelling and analytics platform, established on over a decade of influential frameworks. The outcomes of their models aid corporations in assessing and navigating the risks and opportunities presented by the transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive economy.

Their software platform, along with our advisory services, supports companies in producing climate
- and nature-related analytics to navigate their pathway to net zero and sustainable business practices.

**Our clients are offering**:

- An unparalleled climate-tech platform, counting numerous international well known brands and companies as clients.
- Opportunity for personal development
- A multidisciplinary, diverse and passionate team of richly talented individuals
- Excellent benefits, including bonus scheme and private medical insurance.
- The opportunity to be part of something meaningful in the race to net zero.
- Commitment to delivery with good time management, decision-making, and planning skills.
- Must possess strong attention to detail, multi-tasking, and organisational abilities.

**The role**
- Part of the environmental analytics team based in our Cambridge office.
- Flexible/hybrid working options available, although the majority of time will be spent in the Cambridge office.
- Responsibilities include assisting in the development and maintenance of environmental and risk models.
- Focus on physical climate risk modelling and developing new models and methods.
- Senior role involving handling complex datasets, conducting analytics, and building rigorous models.
- Work involves quantifying the probability, consequences, and financial impacts of nature and climate risk scenarios.
- Generate new insights through visualisation and representation of outputs.
- Collaborate with clients on consulting projects and present advanced modelling results directly to them.
- Work alongside a skilled team of modellers, economists, data scientists, and software engineers.
- Contribute to the broader company's development and support Risilience in its mission towards a sustainable future.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in natural sciences, mathematics, physics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- At least three years' post-qualification experience.
- Expertise in relevant physical scientific topics related to climate change and/or catastrophe risk, or quantitative modelling.
- Familiarity with climate science and an ability to use or interpret the outputs of climate models and published datasets to produce customised analytics and models (e.g. IPCC and CMIP6).
- Demonstrated experience with a programming language such as Python (preferred) or another language.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to learn new topics and develop innovative solutions.
- An ability to source information; organise and interpret datasets; and present and communicate results effectively.
- An interest in climate change and/or nature risks and how these may impact business.

EA- 1167

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cambridge

Reference ID: EA-1167



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