Summary
Join AKKO, a venture-funded and fast-growing insurtech company, as an Actuarial Analyst to analyze complex datasets, deliver actionable insights, and shape insurance products. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a numbers background who enjoys leading initiatives and thrives in a startup environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working in actuarial analysis, data science, or pricing and underwriting, within the insurance industry, preferably within a startup environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Proficiency in statistical modeling techniques (e.g., regression analysis, hypothesis testing) and understanding of financial exposure and risk metrics
- Experience with tools such as Python, R, SQL, or other statistical software as well as data modeling/analysis tools like Looker, PowerBI. Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong analytical mindset, with a passion for diving into numbers and making data-driven decisions
- Familiarity with actuarial processes (pricing, reserving, risk assessment)
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, build out processes or functions from scratch, especially in a startup or fast-paced environment while working cross functionally
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative culture
- Proactive and solution-forward, bias for action
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret insurance risks, with a strong focus on the statistical relationships that affect risk outcomes
- Develop and maintain statistical models to analyze financial exposure, risk, and performance of insurance products
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Product, Engineering, and Finance to build out actuarial functions and initiatives
- Work alongside data analysts to ensure our actuarial models are aligned with the company’s long term goals for data and machine learning
- Create solutions to improve our systems and processes
- Ensure that all actuarial work complies with insurance regulations and industry standards, adapting to changes in the insurtech landscape
- Coordinate with underwriting partners around data organization and alignment
- Prepare and present reports and analysis to senior management, underwriters, and other stakeholders
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid sick time
- Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Robust 401k program – to invest in your future
- Monthly wellness stipend (e.g., gym yoga, meditation, etc..) – we value your well-being
- Monthly treat yourself stipend – dinner on us!
- Remote workspace stipend – Work from home or from a shared workspace — you decide
- Paid volunteer time – giving back to our community is important to us!
- Annual learning credit – explore personal interests that excite you
