Data Analyst

Verisk Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Analyst to join Verisk Maplecroft’s Data and Analytics Team. In this role, you will play a key role in the maintenance, development, and enhancement of our Global Risk Data which assess political, human rights, environment, climate, and economic risks. It is Maplecroft’s core offering and helps our clients to make data-driven decisions about how to best manage the range of external risks they face. You will combine strong data, analysis, and research skills with an awareness of global issues to drive the evolution of our data products to maximise their relevance, quality, and commercial potential. You will have the opportunity for innovation by automating and streamlining processes, participating in idea hackathons with other parts of the business and developing new data products and risk intelligence solutions for our corporate, investor, and insurance clients. This is a hybrid role, based in London, Bath or Edinburgh and will report to the Head of Global Risk Data.

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• Use Excel, Python and geospatial tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS for the delivery of updates and improvements to Maplecroft’s core risk data covering themes such as human rights, politics, economics, climate and the environment in line with client needs, market trends and regulatory developments.
  
• Ensure the highest standards of data quality and integrity through rigorous validation, cross‑checking and data cleaning.
  
• Work with the Product team to ensure clients are getting maximum value and utility from our core risk data and flagship data and analytics platform.
  
• Work with the Technology team to transition the data update process to an automated approach.
  
• Be a capable and trusted member of the Global Risk Data team that can independently engage with projects and deliver timely, accurate results.
  
• Translate analytical findings into commercially relevant insights for clients in corporate, investor, and insurance sectors.
  
• Support colleagues and clients with questions and analysis, in a clear and concise manner.
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Technology, Sales, Marketing, Consulting and Research teams to support shared goals.
  

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• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a subject with a significant quantitative element, e.g. economics, geography, political science, maths or similar.
  
• 2+ years of work experience in a research, data‑focused or quantitative role (required).
  
• Strong numeracy skills, including basic understanding of statistical principles (required).
  
• Ability to think creatively, solve problems with tenacity and innovate in a data driven role (required).
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to data quality and attention to detail (required).
  
• Domain knowledge in human rights, politics, economics, climate, natural hazards, or environment‑related fields (desired).
  
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work cross‑functionally with strong communication skills (required).
  
• Confidence in working both independently, showing initiative, and as part of a team in pursuit of shared objectives (required).
  
• Experience working in a client‑facing role with an understanding of commercial drivers and client needs (desired).
  
• Technical skills: Advanced Excel skills (required), experience of using geospatial analysis tools e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS (desired), experience using Python for data analysis including relevant statistics and visualisation libraries (desired).
  

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that’s as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best‑Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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• Underwriting Solutions – provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision.
  
• Claims Solutions – supports end‑to‑end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences.
  
• Property Estimating Solutions – offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day‑to‑day workflows the most efficient.
  
• Extreme Event Solutions – provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.
  
• Specialty Business Solutions – provides an integrated suite of software for full end‑to‑end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance.
  
• Marketing Solutions – delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement.
  
• Life Insurance Solutions – offers end‑to‑end, data insight‑driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
  
• Verisk Maplecroft – provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger.
  
• Verisk Analytics – an equal opportunity employer.
  

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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