Akur8

Akur8

FinTech / InsurTech

Paris, Cologne, London, New York

Presentation

Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance pricing with transparent AI. Our skilled R&D team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and Actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing process in an unprecedented way.

Our solution is a SaaS platform which allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

With 31 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan & Cologne, Akur8’s solution is international by design. Servicing 130 clients across 4 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

What they are looking for

Akur8 is a the right place for professionals who love challenges in a fast moving environment.

The Akur8 team is expanding across a broad range of roles that are instrumental in ensuring its sustained success:

  • Data Science, Software Engineering & Machine Learning
  • Cloud Ops, Security & IT
  • Product, UX & UI Design
  • Actuarial Data Science
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Corporate Development
  • People, Legal & Finance

If you like to get things done, are a good team player, know how to make complex things feel simple and are eager to learn, get in touch with Akur8 to take the opportunity to join our international and welcoming team!

Good to know

💡 As a member of our team, you’ll be able to learn from highly skilled colleagues, with a strong Tech DNA, that are eager to share their knowledge and passion with a caring mindset.

🎤 But it’s not all about work because as well as working hard we realize the need to enjoy what we do. You’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, company-wide events, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’ in our bright and colourful offices. In addition to this, we offer the following benefits (according to employment location):

  • Competitive salary 💰
  • Annual bonus 💲
  • Ongoing training opportunities for career and skills development, French classes for all non-French speakers 🎓
  • Generous amount of holidays 🏖️
  • Gym membership (+ on-site gym facilities in our Paris office) 🤸🏼‍♀️
  • Different sporting events, some of which for charity initiatives (Oxfam trailwalker, Morocco girls trek, Foulées de l’assurance...) 🏃🏿‍♂️
  • Swile lunch vouchers for France 🍽️
  • Health insurance 🩺
  • Public transportation allowance 🚊
  • Relocation and visa application support when needed 🪪
  • Sponsored crèche access in France 👶🏽
  • Beautiful offices (Head office in Paris the heart of the 9th arrondissement, with a great terrace, next to Saint Lazare station) 🏢
  • Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks 🍊
  • Top-notch equipment: Mac laptop, 32-inch screen, company phone and additional IT equipment allowance of 500€ for 3 years 💻
  • Well-being initiatives: Monthly massage sessions, occasional Yoga sessions, mindfulness activities... 🧘🏻
  • Monthly company and team events: drinks, aperitifs, barbecues, cooking sessions, manual activities, themed events... 🎨
  • Fun office activities: Ping-pong, boardgames, video games, puzzles and music sessions... 🏓

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