Actuarial Data Scientist (USA)

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, rapidly growing insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance rate making with transparent AI. Since 2016, our skilled R&D team of data scientists, software engineers, and actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance rate-making process in an unprecedented way. Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a far higher predictive power than traditional methods. This constitutes a major game-changer for the insurance industry. Within the past year, Akur8 has been selected in: - CB Insight’s Top 50 World Insurtech Companies - Sønr’s World Top 25 Insurtech Companies - FinTech Global’s Insurtech 100 - FinTech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech Companies - CodinGame’s Global Top 3 Software Engineering team Our clients include not only carriers such as Axa, MunichRe, Tokio Marine North America, Generali, Allianz, Hippo, Bradesco, & Ergo, but also Actuarial Consultancies such as Milliman and Xceedance. Headquartered in Paris, but with offices in London, Milan, Tokyo & Cologne, we’re rapidly expanding internationally, including a strong focus on the US market where we’ve had a New York City HQ - and a local team - since January 2021. Having recently extended our Series B investment by a further $25m, we’re poised for growth to become the global leader in insurance rate making. Becoming an Actuarial Data Scientist is the ideal opportunity to influence the usage of cutting edge advanced machine learning technology in the insurance industry and to have a visible effect on the product roadmap of one of the world’s leading insurtech companies. As an Actuarial Data Scientist, you will be a key link between clients, Product, R&D and Sales departments. You will work with external Actuaries or Data Scientists to provide best practices training and identify the best use cases for Akur8’s software to ensure that each user gets the highest value out of Akur8. You will also work with the Product team to benefit the US market by recommending new features, and with the R&D team to explore new applications of machine learning in the insurance industry. As an Actuarial Data Scientist, you will also be in direct contact with stakeholders such as Head of Pricing, Head of Product, and CTOs. You will lead product demonstrations with various audiences and oversee Akur8 proof of concept projects in a consultant/instructor role. Finally, you will contribute to white papers and present at conferences to establish the global leadership of Akur8 in US insurance pricing. This role will work with all US P&C and Health lines of business, and will collaborate with other ADS on topics from around the world. This role occasionally requires travel to our Paris and New York City offices and for business events and conferences, with travel requirements approximately 5-7 working days per month. Requirements: The successful candidate must meet each of the following criteria in order to be considered for this position: - A minimum of 3 years experience in a P&C / General insurance rate making role as an Actuary, Data Scientist or as a Rate Maker - 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 rate making role - Preferably ACAS or FCAS designation (although not essential) - Strong communication skills to elaborate on complex technical concepts to both technical / non-technical audiences - Readiness to travel across the US and internationally if required (approximately one week per month) - Fluent English language skills IMPORTANT: You must already be in possession of an employment status that will allow you to work full-time in the United States (we also sponsor existing holders of a H1B). Benefits: You'll join a highly skilled and motivated team that is willing to share their knowledge and passion for advanced data science, computer science, and actuarial sciences. In addition to this, we provide: - Competitive Salary & Performance Bonus - Company Equity - Health Coverage Plan - Transportation Reimbursement (50%) - Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursement - Generous Vacation Policy Additional benefits: - Onboarding at our Paris HQ - Professional Development - Casual Dress code - Regular company gatherings and team events - Fun goodies