Head of North American Actuarial Data Science

Role Overview

• 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

Tech Stack

• Python

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