Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech scale-up that is transforming insurance pricing and reserving with transparent machine learning.

Our SaaS platform leverages the power of transparent machine learning and predictive analytics to inject game-changing speed, performance and reliability into insurers’ pricing and reserving processes.

Powered by skilled R&D, Product & Actuarial teams we’ve developed unique AI algorithms that automate the insurance pricing and reserving in an unprecedented manner.

This results in a pricing solution that enables insurance companies to model risks 10 times faster with greater predictive power than traditional methods, whilst  including next-generation reserving features, offering an end-to-end platform that anticipates and accounts for future claims.

Akur8 has already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2024
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2024
• In CNBC’s World Top 150 Insurtech Companies 2024

With 41 nationalities on our team and offices in 8 major global cities, Akur8’s solution is international by design, serving over 320 clients across 4 continents, and focusing on mature markets to drive faster growth.

To learn more about Akur8, and what we do, click here.

Akur8 is, in all senses of the term, an equal opportunities employer. Akur8 puts diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of its values. We examine all applications based on equal skills and applying the principles of non-discrimination.

As Akur8 continues to expand, we’re looking for a Sales Operations - Controlling to support our growth and help shape the future of our Sales Ops function. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and be part of building a forward-thinking Sales Ops team.

You will evolve within an international environment and work closely with our subsidiaries located in Paris, Atlanta, Tokyo, London, Madrid, and Montreal.

The role has a global scope and involves cross-functional, strategic projects across all departments of the company, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal. As a member of a dynamic, international team with diverse backgrounds, most of your daily interactions and responsibilities will be conducted in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment and allocation of sales targets across global entities.
• Monitoring and forecasting business activity through Salesforce CRM.
• Creation and implementation of international dashboards to track performance.
• Weekly reporting and analysis of key sales and operational KPIs.
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly and annual financial results to leadership.
• CRM Analytics and insights generation to support strategic decision-making.
• Analysis and continuous improvement of internal processes to enhance efficiency.
• Management of the sales commission process, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Maintenance and updating of the client database to ensure data quality and consistency.

Requirements

You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program from a top Business School, and are looking for a 2 years apprenticeship, starting between June and September.

You’ll be a great fit if you match the followings : 

• You have an excellent command of IT tools (Microsoft Office Suite) and management principles.
• You are capable of thriving in a high-growth environment and interacting regularly with the company’s executive committee.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Rigor, autonomy, strong analytical and synthesis skills, respect for deadlines, and effective communication abilities are essential qualities for this position.

Bonus Skills

• Management Control
• Business Data Intelligence
• Process Analysis and Deployment
• Understanding of the Business Ecosystem

FOR FRANCE

Important: You must possess an employment status: French or Schengen area nationality or a ‘carte de séjour’ that will allow you to work from our Paris office. We are equally open to the visa sponsorship of non-EU candidates as long as they are already in possession of their final diploma / attestation of their final academic results.

Benefits

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.

But it’s not all work, you’ll also be part of a dynamic team that enjoys spending time together and having fun, including karaoke, team lunches, playing sports as well as the occasional ‘happy hour’.

In addition to this, we will provide you with:

• Competitive apprenticeship compensation
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib + corporate sporting activities
• Excellent health insurance with Alan
• Swile lunch vouchers 
• Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
• Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris