Akur8 is seeking a highly motivated, analytical and collaborative Senior Life Actuary who - via their technical and entrepreneurial skills, will support the expansion of Akur8's Life & Annuity presence in North America.
Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining SLOPE actuarial models, you will run platform demos to prospects, as well as providing ongoing training & support to clients.This role is a great fit for actuaries that are passionate about technology and want to be at the forefront of modernizing the actuarial profession in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities include:- Be a client-facing subject matter expert providing model best practices guidance, onboarding, issue resolution, and feedback gathering for new and existing customers
- Run product demos and proof of concept pilots for prospective clients to demonstrate the capabilities and value of the SLOPE platform
- Perform the design, construction, and maintenance of Life models and reports across a range of Life, Annuity, and Health products
- Monitor local regulatory updates& translate to requirements for SLOPE models and reports, and highlight market opportunities for Akur8
- Contribute to Akur8's actuarial thought leadership by attending industry conferences and giving presentations and webinars to support marketing efforts
- Recommend and help prioritize new platform features for the broader Akur8 Life team to incorporate with the goal of providing a superior customer experience
- Assist in other related areas of the business as necessary
The successful applicant must meet each of the following criteria in order to be considered for this position:- Fully qualified actuary (ASA/FSA) or equivalent with 7+ years of relevant actuarial experience with experience across a range of Life and Annuity products and both STAT and GAAP regulations.
- Hands-on experience working with one or more actuarial modeling platforms (Slope, Axis, ALFA, Prophet, etc.)
- Experience in Valuation, Product Pricing, and/or Asset/Liability Management
- Strong modelling skillset and interest in technology and tools (e.g. programming, AI, data visualization, etc.)
- Able to clearly communicate the expected benefits and values of the software, as well as to respond to objections from prospective customers in a sales setting
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly (e.g. new software, actuarial concepts, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work in a rapidly growing company
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work on a collaborative team
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think critically
- Detail-oriented mindset
- Fluent English language skills (both written & spoken)
BONUS SKILLS (non-essential, but nice to have):- Experience building dashboard and reports using business intelligence / data visualization tools such as Sigma, Tableau, or Power BI
- Familiarity with SQL and database concepts
- Experience with Bermuda Reinsurance
- Experience in automating processes utilizing programming scripts, AI, etc.
- Ability to speak a 2nd language fluently
As a newcomer, you'll be joining a diverse, highly skilled and motivated team, with a strong Tech DNA, colleagues that are eager to share their knowledge and passion.But it's not all work, you'll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional 'happy hour'.
In addition to this, we will provide you with:- 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
