Remote Actuarial Analyst

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