Lead Reserving Actuary - Insurtech

Lead Reserving Actuary (Analytics & Solutions)

About the Company

This role is part of a fast-growing insurtech startup that is reshaping insurance pricing and reserving through the use of transparent machine learning. The company offers a SaaS platform that enhances insurers’ pricing and reserving operations by delivering exceptional speed, accuracy, and reliability through advanced predictive analytics.

Supported by talented R&D, product, and actuarial teams, the organization has developed proprietary AI algorithms that revolutionize insurance pricing and reserving processes. These innovations enable insurers to model risks significantly faster and more accurately than with traditional methods. Additionally, the platform features next-generation reserving capabilities that support future claims prediction and regulatory planning—positioning it as a transformative solution for the insurance sector.

The company has been recognized globally for its technological achievements and growth in the insurtech space. It operates across several international locations and serves more than 250 clients across four continents, primarily focusing on non-life insurance markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. All applications are evaluated based on skills and qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, or background.

Role Overview

This client-facing role focuses on delivering expert-level support and driving modernization of the reserving process for users of a proprietary insurance reserving software platform. The Lead Reserving Actuary will act as a subject matter expert internally and externally—collaborating with clients, product teams, sales, and marketing to ensure the platform delivers maximum value.

The role also involves engaging with executive-level stakeholders at major insurers and contributing to industry thought leadership through webinars, white papers, and related content.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Understand client business needs and guide them in leveraging the platform’s reserving solutions.

2. Client Advocacy

• Work closely with strategic clients to gather feedback that shapes future product developments.
• Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to prioritize enhancements.

3. Client Satisfaction

• Identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Monitor client satisfaction to ensure long-term engagement and value realization.

4. Solution Expertise

• Possess a deep understanding of insurance finance, actuarial calculations, and reserving methodologies.
• Provide expert support in interpreting outputs and generating reports from reserve analyses.

5. Sales Support

• Present the platform’s capabilities to C-level executives globally.
• Communicate the value proposition clearly and effectively during sales engagements.

6. Training & Partner Support

• Support consulting and technology partners in delivering training and ongoing support to shared clients.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in non-life insurance, actuarial departments, or consulting.
• Strong expertise in insurance reserving processes and tools (e.g., Arius, ResQ).
• Familiarity with stochastic modeling and machine learning in the context of reserving.
• Experience presenting to and engaging with C-level executives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel within and outside the region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional actuarial credentials (e.g., IFoA, DAV, IAE, ISOA, IdA).
• Proficiency in Visual Basic, VBA, Python, or R.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and strategic project delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving IT, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Location & Work Environment

The core team is based in Paris, with a preference for candidates who are either based locally or willing to relocate (visa sponsorship available for candidates with EMEA experience). Candidates located in London with the right profile will also be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working (office/home) flexibility
• 25 paid vacation days + RTT
• Gym membership via Gymlib and on-site fitness facilities
• Comprehensive health insurance (including family coverage)
• Lunch vouchers (Swile)
• Public transport reimbursement and mobility allowance
• Support for relocation and sponsored childcare access
• Complimentary snacks, drinks, and fruit in the office
• Modern office located in central Paris