Overview
In this role you will help advance storm surge and coastal hazard models used to assess financial risk from coastal flooding. You will work within a multidisciplinary Model Development team to build, calibrate, and validate hazard and loss models, translating complex coastal dynamics into actionable risk insights. You will communicate research findings to clients and stakeholders, shaping tools that support decision-making for coastal resilience. This opportunity offers impact at scale, combining cutting-edge modelling with real-world risk applications. You will join Moody's RMS to contribute to rigorous, ethical AI-enabled risk assessment and model development.
Responsibilities
- Build storm surge, wave, and coastal defence model components
- Calibrate and validate model results against observations and benchmarks (hazard and loss)
- Advance models through applied research and novel techniques
- Communicate research outcomes to clients and stakeholders
Key requirements
- PhD in coastal oceanography (or related field)
- Experience with coastal dynamics/oceanography/ocean engineering
- Background in UNIX/Linux environments and high-performance computing
- Proficiency in scientific programming languages (Python, R, Fortran)
- Familiarity with numerical models and large data sets
- Experience with or interest in machine learning methods is advantageous
- Experience with GitHub or similar code management tools is advantageous
- Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and responsible AI use
- Strong analytical communication
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Ability to translate complex results for non-technical stakeholders
- UNIX/Linux HPC experience
- Numerical and statistical modelling for coastal/ocean systems
- Python, R, Fortran programming
Analytics & Modeling Analyst, Coastal Flood in London employer: Moody's Corporation
At Moody's, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for those in the AI/ML product management space. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and creativity, while our commitment to employee growth ensures that you will have ample opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Located in a vibrant city, we offer unique advantages such as access to cutting-edge technology and a diverse client base, making your contributions impactful and rewarding.
