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Actuarial Data Scientist

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Your applicationOpen nowActuarial Data ScientistAkur8 · Tokyo

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13.4% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Akur8 postings stay open a median of 29 days.

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Akur8 provides Life & Non-Life insurers with end to end software. Our platform uses transparent machine learning, so actuaries can build accurate models faster while keeping every result explainable to management and regulators.

Today we serve more than 400 insurance clients across four continents, from 8 offices worldwide. Our teams bring together over 50 nationalities, with deep experience in actuarial science, product development and R&D.

Akur8 in Japan. We have worked in the Japanese market since 2020, and our clients now include several major Japanese insurers. Our local team was established in 2023, and we are continuing to invest in Japan for the long term.

A stable, growing company. Akur8 completed a Series C funding round in 2024, since which point our revenue has doubled. Our work has been recognised by CB Insights' Insurtech 50, CNBC's World's Top InsurTech Companies and the InsurTech100.

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As an Actuarial Data Scientist in our Tokyo office, you will occupy an actuarial function from day one. You will be the bridge between international actuarial practice and the Japanese market, working as a trusted technical partner to our clients.

Based in our Tokyo office, and collaborate internally with Sales, Product, R&D, Marketing and Engineering colleagues in Japan, Europe and North America. Externally, you will work with actuaries, data scientists, Heads of Pricing and Heads of Product at Japanese insurers.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Tokyo.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Your time will be split between client projects, support, technical modelling, product feedback, webinars, events and white papers.

Client projects and support

- Lead proof-of-concept projects and technical meetings with Japanese insurers

- Work alongside client actuarial teams to apply Akur8 within their modelling and ratemaking processes, including the use of GIROJ reference premiums and the requirements of FSA rate filings

- Explain modelling approaches clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Technical modelling, product and expertise sharing

- Bring international best practice to the Japanese market, from traditional GLMs to newer machine-learning methods

- Collaborate with our Product team, and help shape improvements to the platform

- Contribute to white papers and present at conferences and webinars in Japan and abroad

Travel. The role includes client visits, mainly in the Tokyo area, industry conferences, and a yearly visit to our Paris office to work with the wider team.

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REQUIRED

- At least 5 years of non-life rate-making or product experience in the Japanese market (8+ for Senior), at an insurer, consultancy or GIROJ

- Hands-on ratemaking experience, such as rate revisions and loss ratio analysis, applying and adjusting GIROJ advisory pure premiums, expense loadings, and rating factor relativities

- Solid statistical foundations and a working understanding of predictive modelling concepts (GLM/GAM), with the motivation to deepen them

- Ability to translate client business and regulatory requirements into practical actuarial solutions

- Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences and leading client meetings

- Native-level Japanese for client delivery

- Business-level English, used daily: many colleagues are non-Japanese speakers, and the candidate must be comfortable interacting internally

WELCOME / NON-ESSENTIAL

These are great to have but not required. If you don’t meet them, we’d still love to hear from you.

- Member of the Institute of Actuaries of Japan (Fellow, Associate or Research Fellow), or progress toward an equivalent international qualification (CAS, SOA, IFoA)

- Hands-on GLM/GAM experience in insurance

- Experience preparing or supporting rate and product filings with the FSA, and a working knowledge of the Japanese regulatory framework

- Prior client-facing or consulting experience

- Interest in reserving (IBNR) or life insurance

OUR TEAM

You will join our Tokyo team, supported by more than 200 actuarial and technical colleagues across the world who are keen to share their knowledge.

We value strong teamwork and a positive working environment. The team connects regularly through optional activities such as team lunches, sports, karaoke and occasional after-work gatherings.

As a reference for the Japanese market, you will help shape how Akur8 grows across the region, with ongoing professional development and training to support your career.

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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.

We care about strong teamwork and a positive day-to-day environment. The team regularly connects through optional activities such as team lunches, sports, karaoke, or occasional after-work gatherings.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

- Competitive salary + annual bonus

- 20 days of PTO/year

- Commuter benefit

- IT equipment allowance

- Professional development & trainings

- Team fun: regular company gatherings and team events

AS PART OF OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS, WE MAY CARRY OUT BACKGROUND CHECKS IN LINE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE COUNTRIES WHERE WE OPERATE. THESE CHECKS MAY INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT HISTORY, EDUCATION, AND, WHERE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED, CRIMINAL RECORDS. ANY BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED LAWFULLY BEFORE FORMAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS ARE SIGNED, WITH THE CANDIDATE’S CONSENT, AND ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED WILL BE HANDLED CONFIDENTIALLY.

WE MAY USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS TO ASSIST WITH CERTAIN STAGES OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. THESE TOOLS ARE USED TO SUPPORT OUR RECRUITMENT TEAM AND DO NOT REPLACE HUMAN DECISION-MAKING. FINAL HIRING DECISIONS ARE ALWAYS MADE BY PEOPLE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT HOW YOUR DATA IS PROCESSED, YOU CAN CONTACT US AT [email protected].

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