Company:

Marsh

Description:

Principal - Property Risk Consulting (Natural Catastrophe Risk)

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Property Risk Consulting team at Marsh. This role will be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Auckland. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This is an opportunity for an experienced natural catastrophe risk consultant to step into a leadership role within our risk consulting practice. You will work with a broad portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them understand and manage natural hazard risks and strengthen business resilience. You will also contribute to the continued growth of the practice and help develop a motivated team of professionals.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the natural catastrophe risk modelling and consulting function, including supporting growth, new business and project delivery
• Develop practical solutions for clients’ natural hazard risks by researching, collating, modelling and analysing data relating to natural hazards and other insurable risks
• Convert raw data into clear and usable formats using tools such as GIS, Power BI and SQL
• Prepare findings and analysis for client presentations and other stakeholder communications
• Support the development of new and expanded natural hazard business opportunities and contribute to the national direction and profile of the practice
• Lead the team in delivering consistent, innovative and sustainable natural hazard risk consulting projects for existing and prospective clients
• Follow established standard operating procedures, maintain accurate project records and work within agreed budgets

What you need to have:

• Leadership experience in a consulting, advisory or technical environment
• Experience leading teams to deliver large and complex projects from start to finish
• Experience managing people and supporting team performance
• Strong knowledge of tools used to assess natural perils and quantify associated risks
• An engineering or financial modelling background, with risk management experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using GIS tools
• Experience in consulting or advisory work relating to natural hazards, insurance or related risk areas

What makes you stand out:

• Demonstrated growth and impact in a leadership role
• Experience delivering high-quality client service
• Experience managing a team of consultants
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in business development and opportunity generation

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.