Associate Director/director

Posting Description:

- We're Hiring_

**We are currently recruiting a Associate Director/Director to join our Impact Forecasting Team at Aon (Singapore).**

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to become part of our Impact Forecasting team based in Singapore. The global Impact Forecasting team of 140 plus members based in 5 offices around the world (Prague, London, Chicago, Singapore, and Bangalore) consists of scientists, developers, and client services colleagues, developing and supporting catastrophe models for various natural and man-made perils including flood, windstorm, earthquake, fire etc.,

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like..**
- Collect, create, analyse, and maintain a variety of disparate datasets, including Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), satellite imagery and other large geospatial datasets that are used for development of country-scale flood and tropical cyclone models across the globe
- Automate GIS workflows and develop new and innovative techniques for GIS process and data optimization
- Collaborate with Impact Forecasting R&D teams during development and implementation of catastrophe models and help drive model adoption and usage.
- Interact with other R&D teams, analytics teams, brokers and clients throughout the Asia-Pacific, US and Europe regions as required
- Write technical content for internal use and external client distribution - presenting results/findings in the form of guidance documents, charts, maps etc
- Stay up to date with information of new GIS technologies, GIS data sources and geospatial news

**Skills and experience that will lead to success..**
- Post graduate degree in relevant discipline (Geography, Hydrology, Atmospheric sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or equivalent) with 2-8 years of relevant experience is desired.
- Fresh GIS graduates with excellent problem solving and communications skills are welcome to apply. Designation, role, and responsibilities are assigned based on previous relevant experience.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS product suite and/or open-source software like QGIS, GDAL etc.
- Strong geospatial scripting skills, preferably Python - with focus on raster format data processing
- Knowledge of MS SQL databases and other scripting/ programming languages (R, MATLAB, C#, C++, VBA etc.,) is an advantage
- Basic knowledge and understanding of hydrology and/or meteorology is required
- Strong skills in MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels within the corporation and various business units.
- Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn
- Strong team player but capable of independent work
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal) in English

**How to Apply**

**We Offer You**

A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

**Our Colleague Experience**

Every day, our colleagues make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another. Together, we share this one purpose: to empower economic and human possibility around the world. This unifying goal is at the heart of our identity, and it lives in everything we do. To learn more about our colleague experience, visit Aon Colleague Experience.

**Aon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a winning and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and has opportunities for growth and development.**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
- NB. Dependant on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement._