RMS has an opening for a Remote Sensing and GIS professional. 

The link to apply is: http://www.rms.com/careers/jobs?p=job%2FoiIv4fwj
Model Development/Modeling  London, United Kingdom


RMS is the world's leading provider of analytics and decision science solutions for the quantification and management of catastrophic risks throughout the world.  RMS models and services are used by hundreds of insurance and reinsurance companies, hedge funds, corporations, and governments to assess a wide-range of natural and man-made perils, from earthquakes and hurricanes to terrorism and disease pandemic. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include working in a fast paced environment with a multi-disciplinary team of analytical professionals developing exposures for earthquakes, hurricanes and floods for different geographies across the globe. The candidate must be detail-oriented with a positive attitude and with excellent work ethic. Strong computer skills and a capacity to learn new emerging technologies is also a must.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

Design and implement required procedures (classification, segmentation, etc.) and develop data products related to Remote Sensing and GIS projects in consultation with project leads and teams in different development offices at RMS (US, UK, India).
Lead or participate in projects requiring Remote Sensing & GIS support.
Identify suitable baseline and historical imagery sources from both internal and external sources.
Manage or analyze data from remote sensing platforms to obtain meaningful classification and segmentation results. This includes:
Research, collect, analyze and consolidate available datasets (Land Use and Land Cover – LULC - layers, building footprints, industrial facility polygons, road networks etc.)
Analyze remotely sensed data from airborne, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image processing software, or GIS software.
Compilation of metadata and other documentation
Capture and delineate building footprints using Remote Sensing technology
Interpretation of building attributes (occupancy, year of built, number of floors etc.) using photo interpretation techniques and diversified internet resources
Create maps and graphs for presentations, technical papers, or reports
 

Technical Skills:

MS or PhD preferably in Geoinformatics or Remote Sensing disciplines with strong analytical skills and 2+ years of hands-on experience in image processing and interpretation techniques.
Familiarity with Google Earth Engine and Open street map would be a plus
Broad background in remote sensing technology with specific technical expertise in image processing, quality assurance, analysis and validation of high resolution imagery.
Hands-on experience working with satellite image processing software packages such as ENVI, ERDAS imagine, PCI Geomatica etc.
Programming languages (IDL, C++, python, etc.)
Proven knowledge of geographic and cartographic principles: solid understanding and working experience of ESRI ArcGIS and associated extensions
Familiarity with open source GIS platforms such as GRASS GIS is a plus.
Understanding and proficiency in database management platforms such as Microsoft SQL, Hadoop, etc. is highly desired.
Strong statistical background and ability to drive the necessary processes and standards to manage and produce the quality documentation.
 

Skills required:

Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
Good time management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, set priorities, and meet rigid deadlines
Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people in dynamic settings
Willingness to work in a flexible schedule.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Quick learner, innovative and should be a Team Player.
Ability to prioritize workload and adapt quickly to challenging needs
Energetic and enthusiastic and have a passion for excellence
 

About RMS:

There’s a 5% chance that a hurricane will cause $60 billion of insured losses next year and a 1% chance an earthquake will cause $50 billion of insured loss in the next 12 months.  At RMS, we build the simulation models that allow insurers and investors to understand portfolio risks due to catastrophes:  natural catastrophes (hurricane, earthquake, flood), terrorism, pandemic, and changes in life expectancy.

We are one of the most exciting firms you’ve probably ‘never’ heard of, unless you’re one of our hundreds of clients in the (re)insurance, banking or hedge fund sector.  We lead an industry we helped pioneer and ultimately our work makes a true impact on the world at large.  How we understand and manage risk affects everybody and our passion is nothing less than creating a more resilient world through a better understanding of catastrophic events.

We are evolving our vision by delivering future solutions in the cloud, releasing in 2016 a cutting edge risk management platform ‘RMS(one)’ for the global risk market.  RMS(one) will create a holistic and integrated view across the enterprise with one platform for all models, all points of view, and all data. All will be run as equal partners on RMS(one).

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RMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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