
Head of North American Actuarial Data Science
AKUR8
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United 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