AKUR8

Head of North American Actuarial Data Science

AKUR8

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $220,000 - $320,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead a highly skilled team of actuaries working with pricing teams across the industry
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and bridge between various departments and clients
  • Deliver clear communication of modeling concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Work with external teams to assess insurer processes and articulate product fit
  • Think creatively about applying Akur8's capabilities to actuarial questions and restructuring pricing processes
  • Diagnose unique problem situations and provide thorough recommendations
  • Contribute to white papers and present at industry conferences and webinars

Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a P&C / General insurance pricing role, as a Pricing Actuary, Actuarial Consultant, or equivalent; prior exposure to specialty lines or Health insurance is an advantage
  • FCAS credentials (or equivalent fellowship in a recognized actuarial body)
  • Demonstrated experience managing or leading a team of actuaries or actuarial data scientists, including coaching, performance development, and coordination across geographically distributed teams
  • Prior experience in a client-facing or consulting capacity, working directly with insurer leadership teams to assess needs, demonstrate value, or drive adoption of analytical tools or methodologies
  • A strong understanding of Data Science and Machine Learning techniques for predictive modeling; given the nature of this role, no coding is required, though familiarity with Python, R, or SAS is considered a strength
  • Hands-on experience in actuarial data-driven predictive modeling (GLMs / GAMs) and risk analysis within a P&C / General insurance pricing environment
  • The ability to understand insurance business imperatives and translate them into practical, software-driven solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to audiences ranging from Ratemaking Actuaries and Data Scientists to Chief Actuaries, CTOs, and other senior leadership
  • Willingness and ability to travel for approximately one week per month, including visits to North American offices, client sites, and industry events
  • Native or near-native fluency in English
Benefits
  • Competitive salary + annual bonus
  • Health insurance , Dental and Vision coverage (including spouse and family coverage)
  • 401K Company match
  • Life insurance
  • Cell Phone & Internet reimbursement
  • 25 days of PTO/year
  • Commuter benefit
  • Gym membership via ClassPass
  • IT equipment allowance
  • Professional development & trainings
  • Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
P&C insurance pricingactuarial data-driven predictive modelingGLMsGAMsrisk analysisData ScienceMachine LearningPythonRSAS
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcoachingperformance developmentclient-facingconsultingcreativityteam coordinationpresentation
Certifications
FCAS