Principal Climate Modeller

RSK Group is a leading, integrated, environmental, engineering and technical services business with over 160 offices globally. Founded in 1989, RSK Group offers bespoke end-to-end services to a wide range of sectors from energy to transport with a strong focus and commitment to health and safety, striving to be a world-leader in environmental science, research, engineering and technical services.

In support of the RSK Group vision, the RSK Centre for Sustainability Excellence aims to be a world leading centre for climate and sustainability-related services that develops and delivers solutions to support the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Centre is committed to investing in Singapore as a regional hub to support the growing demand for sustainability services. Focused on four applied business strands covering climate change, digital water, renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, underpinned by innovation, research & development, the Centre will support Singapore in delivering the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and contribute to positioning the Republic in the global market for sustainability services in addition to building expertise and reputation for RSK Group in the Asia Pacific region.

**Principal Climate Modeller - Singapore**

Our climate work is rapidly growing, and we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Climate Modeller.

**Main duties and responsibilities will include**:

- Leading and supporting the development, validation, and deployment of climate-related models as part of complex, multi-disciplinary risk and opportunity assessment projects.
- Using climate model outputs to develop modelling tools comprising complex spatial and financial datasets.
- Analysing and reporting model outputs and their implications upon business and strategy.
- Managing technical aspects of projects to meet both commercial and technical requirements and working with the project team to deliver innovative adaptation solutions.
- Providing technical guidance and supporting fellow teammates in the development of models and the interpretation and analysis of model outputs.
- Writing reports, conducting research and delivering stakeholder communication and engagement activities.
- Supporting business development and the preparation of tenders.

**Essential qualification/experience**:

- A university degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field.
- Experience in the use of climate or catastrophe models incl. third-party tools such as Entelligent, ISS ESG, RMS, Climate Credit Analytics and Climanomics etc.
- Experience in the use of R and Phython.
- Experience in the delivery of climate change risk and opportunity assessments.
- Ability to communicate scientific, statistical, mathematical, and financial concepts to non
- technical audiences in clear, simple and accessible language.
- Knowledge of databases such as SQL or MS Access, VBA, R and GIS software.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, communicate and address complex issues.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

**Desirable experience**:

- Insurance market experience and understanding of policy structures for catastrophe risks.
- Good understanding of the climate change related regulatory landscape such as TCFD, ISSB and SBTi.
- Familiarity with existing third-party climate, natural hazards and catastrophe modelling tools.

**Salary and benefits**:

- This is a full-time post with an employment package commensurate with experience.
- Regular training and development will be provided, including mentoring, by RSK Group international personnel where applicable to the applicant’s experience.

At RSK we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and enabling them to reach their full potential.

Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want you to maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working, social activities, and community involvement projects.

RSK is also committed to its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability route map which includes social value and measurement of performance against the global science-based targets initiative. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote sustainability throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.