Actuarial Data Scientist (Client Facing)
Akur8, France
Job Description
Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI.
Since 2016 our skilled Ramp;D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.
Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods. constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.
Being international by design, targeting all insurance carriers globally, and focusing on more mature markets for faster expansion, in 2020 we were selected:
- as France's Best Insurtech 2020
- in CBInsights World's Top 100 Private AI Companies for 2021
- in the Top 25 emerging technologies in Oxbow Partners insurtech impact report
- as 9th place overall in the last CodinGame Fall Challenge
Click here to learn more about Akur8, and to meet our Data Science amp; Customer Success team.
Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer.
As a customer facing Actuarial Data Scientist, this is the ideal opportunity to use cutting edge advanced machine learning technology, and to have a visible effect on the product roadmap of one of the world’s top Insurtech startups.
The position acts as the driving force between our Sales, Product and Ramp;D departments, providing the perfect technical compliment whilst assisting clients in acquiring the best understanding and the maximization of their use of ML techniques for insurance pricing.
You’ll contribute by providing industry-specific product assistance to the client, as well as elaborating on the different features of the Akur8 suite during interactions with the relevant client contact.
Amongst other duties, you'll lead product demonstrations with different audiences and product pilots / proof of concepts with Actuaries or Data Scientists.
Finally, In addition to your pre-sales responsibilities, you’ll also be able to work on post-sales technical aspects such as designing product training, improving model development and leading on-going customer success.
Requirements
The successful candidate must meet each of the following criteria in order to be considered for this position :
- MANDATORY/ELIMINATORY: Be legally authorized to work from our Head Office, located in Paris
- MANDATORY/ELIMINATORY: A minimum of 3 years experience in a Pamp;C insurance pricing role in order to understand insurance business imperatives (and to be able to establish solutions in accordance with them);
- MANDATORY/ELIMINATORY: Experience in data-driven amp; machine-learning predictive modeling (GLMs / GAMs) amp; risk analysis in a Pamp;C insurance pricing role;
- Masters degree from a top University in one of the following areas : Data Science; Actuarial Science; Machine Learning; Applied Mathematics; Statistics; Physics; Computer Science;
- Strong communication skills in order to elaborate on complex technical concepts to both technical / non-technical audiences;
- Fluent in English and either German, Italian or French
- Readiness to travel internationally if required.
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 amp; annual bonus
- RTT
- Gym membership
- Lunch vouchers
- Great premises situated in the heart of the 17th arrondissement of Paris