Disaster Risk Management Specialist

beBeeRisk is hiring a Disaster Risk Management Specialist to support the NAIC's strategy on catastrophe and resilience. The role involves coordinating disaster initiatives, conducting research, and developing tools for insurance commissioners. A Master's degree and five years of relevant experience are required. The position is full-time and remote within the U.S., with some travel for member meetings.
Job Summary:

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) seeks a Catastrophe Risk Resilience Specialist to contribute to the delivery of its 3-pillar strategy and grow its advisory center on catastrophe, climate, and resilience issues. The successful candidate will provide tools and resources for assisting insurance commissioners in building a culture of resilience within their state.
• Coordinates disaster initiatives, including funding acquisition, policy development, program design and implementation, and performance management. Assists with benefit-cost analyses and feasibility studies for mitigation efforts.
• Conducts research to support state departments of insurance in developing and assessing the feasibility of resilience efforts, leveraging NAIC, state department, and industry data. Develops analytical tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance research production and conducts in-depth analysis of the fiscal impact of climate risk on insurance risk transfer programs.
• Assists in developing communication, messaging, and educational tools to prepare a resilient industry workforce and policyholders for risk reduction and resilience activities. Collaborates with key stakeholders to create and maintain effective risk reduction and resilience messaging.

Requirements

This position requires a Master's degree in business or a related field, as well as at least five years of financial services experience with a regulated entity or a governmental regulatory entity. The ideal candidate will have practical and technical knowledge about state, federal, and/or international financial services laws, rules, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in developing catastrophe risk resilience solutions and hazard mitigation programs.
• Experience utilizing CAT modeling outputs and hazard scenario analysis (including HAZUS).

Benefits

The NAIC offers a competitive salary, ranging from $105,000 to $165,000, commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, the successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work Environment

This is a full-time remote position within the United States, requiring regular travel to support member meetings and events throughout the year.