Actuarial Data Scientist

Akur8 • Paris, TX

82d

About The Position

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning. Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers' pricing and reserving processes. Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we've developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented way. This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry. Akur8 has already been selected: In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024, In Insurtech Global's Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024, In Fintech Global's Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024, In CNBC's World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024. With 42 nationalities on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8's solution is international by design, serving over 320+ clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth. Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

Requirements

• 3-10 years experience in a P&C / General / Health insurance pricing role (as either a Pricing Actuary, Actuarial Consultant or Data Scientist etc.)
• Fully qualified Actuarial credentials are preferred (but not obligatory).
• A strong understanding of Data Science and Machine Learning techniques for predictive modeling.
• Experience in actuarial data-driven predictive modeling (GLMs / GAMs) & risk analysis in a P&C / General insurance pricing role.
• Ability to understand insurance business imperatives and establish solutions in accordance with them.
• Strong communication skills to elaborate on complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Readiness to travel when required (approximately one week per month).
• Fluent English.
• Must be French, a permanent resident, or possess a relevant visa (or Passeport Talent) which allows you to work in an unrestricted manner from our Paris office.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert, assisting the sales team to find the best use cases for Akur8's software.
• Work with the Product team to recommend new features that might benefit clients.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to explore new applications of machine learning in the insurance industry.
• Lead product demonstrations to various audiences.
• Oversee Akur8 proof of concept projects in an actuarial consultant type of role.
• Conduct regular technical sessions to provide ad hoc modeling best practice guidance, technical training, and actuarial support.
• Impact the design of product training and the improvement of model development.
• Contribute to white papers and participate in/present at conferences to establish Akur8's leadership in the UK and EMEA markets.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid office / home office policy
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib
• On-site gym facilities / corporate sporting activities
• Excellent health insurance (including possibility of family coverage)
• Swile lunch vouchers
• Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
• Relocation support
• Sponsored crèche access
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
• Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees