Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing insurtech startup that is revolutionizing insurance rate making with transparent AI.

Since 2016 our skilled R&D team of data scientists, software engineers and actuaries has developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance rate making process in an unprecedented way.

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

Selected as Best French Insurtech 2020, at no.42 in Sonr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2020, as well as in the Top 25 emerging technologies in Oxbow Partners Insurtech Impact Report, Akur8’s solution is international by design, targeting all insurance carriers globally, and focusing on more mature markets for faster expansion.

We closed our $30m Series B in June 2021 with notable international investors and are poised for growth to become the global leader in insurance rate making!

Akur8 is headquartered in Paris but is rapidly expanding internationally with a strong focus on the US market - with the opening of a first US office in NYC and the recruitment of a local team.

Click here to learn more about Akur8.

As Cybersecurity Assurance Officer you’ll join the Akur8 security team to impact the improvement of our information security maturity and risk management capabilities.

Your main objectives will be to support the growth of the company while making it possible to control security risks, manage compliance with security related standards, and provide customers with the information needed to perform their due diligence.

Your typical missions will be:

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with security related standards and certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC2, etc …);

Security governance:

• Improve cybersecurity controls to make sure policies and standards are efficient and implemented where needed;
• Ensure that cybersecurity policies remain adapted to the evolving threat landscape and business needs / certification requirements.

Customer relationships:

• Help prospective customers perform due diligence (e.g. explain our security practices, answer customer questions, etc…) ;
• Develop security documentation for customers (e.g. security white papers, due diligence documentation…);
• Answer security-related inquiries from existing customers (e.g. audits, penetration tests, etc…).

Risk management:

• Determine the inherent cyber-risks of current and prospective third party providers;
• Conduct risk assessments of new projects to ensure the deployment of appropriate security controls (e.g. new solutions, …).

Other:

• Increase cybersecurity awareness via the evangelisation of best practices;
• Participate in the management of cybersecurity projects.

As we are rapidly growing, the list is not exhaustive and you may work on many other topics, depending on the needs, your skills and your areas of interest.

Practically you should look forward to the following challenges:

• Building relationships with all internal teams in order to promote security
• Address customer inquiries regarding Akur8’s security posture;
• Working with people possessing different skill-sets in a dynamic, fast growing, and constantly evolving environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate must meet each of the following criteria in order to be considered for this position:

• In between 3 - 7 years of postgraduate experience in Information security;
• Practical experience in Risk Management OR ISO 27001 OR SOC2 OR Security Audits;
• Willingness to perform both operational and strategic tasks, as well as to learn and discover new topics;
• A fluent level of spoken English (French although a plus, is non-essential);
• Ability to discuss cybersecurity related matters with audiences of various backgrounds (both client and internal);
• Ability to work both within a team and autonomously with a drive to take initiative and solve problems.

In addition to the above, the following elements - although non-essential - might also serve to highlight your suitability for the position:

• Previous experience working within the SaaS / Insurance / Finance field;

Benefits

You'll join a highly skilled and motivated team that is willing to share their knowledge and passion for advanced data science, computer science and actuarial sciences. In addition to this we provide:

• Competitive salary & annual bonus;
• RTT;
• Gym membership;
• Lunch vouchers;
• Company equity;
• Great premises situated in the heart of the 17th arrondissement of Paris.