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Let's begin! Analytics & Modeling Analyst, Coastal Flood

Moody's


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity speed and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship lead with curiosity champion diverse perspectives turn inputs into actions and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills and Competencies
  • Experience working with high-performance clusters in a UNIX or Linux environment
  • Experience with either numerical models (such as AGCMs OGCMs CGCMs regional models or mesoscale models) handling large data sets or statistical modelling
  • Strong programming ability in scientific and analytical programming languages (e.g. Python R Fortran)
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders
  • Previous experience in catastrophe modeling or specific expertise in modelling natural hazards is valued but not necessary
  • Experience in using GitHub or similar code management software is advantageous
  • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use
Education
  • PhD in a field related to storm-surge or other aspects of coastal ocean candidates with a PhD and equivalent transferable skills or a relevant MSc and appropriate research or work experience would also be considered.
Responsibilities
Were looking for a candidate with a background in coastal dynamics oceanography or coastal engineering and a desire to use that expertise in quantifying the risks that coastal flooding drives.
  • Building and developing storm surge wave and coastal defence model components
  • Calibration and validation of model results (both hazard and loss) through comparison to observed data and benchmarks
  • Advancement of our models through research and implementation of novel scientific techniques
  • Communicating research to clients and other stakeholders
About the Team
Moodys RMS is the worlds leading provider of mathematical models and information related to the financial impact of natural catastrophes. Our Model Development department has a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers building mathematical models that predict damage caused by tropical storms extra-tropical storms thunderstorms coastal floods freshwater floods and tsunamis. We use a combination of observed data reanalysis data numerical statistical and engineering models and data assimilation. We are the pioneers in the development and application of complex statistical and numerical modelling methods for the quantification of natural hazard risk and our risk models are the most detailed and comprehensive models of natural catastrophes produced anywhere in the world. There is a strong focus on collaboration and innovation within the team with regular meetings to share methodologies and research.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

Moody's CreditView is our flagship solution for global capital markets that incorporates credit ratings, research and data from Moody's Investors Service plus research, data and content from Moody's Analytics.

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