Akur8 is a young, dynamic, fast growing Insurtech startup 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 way.

This results in a pricing solution which not only allows insurance companies to model their risks 10 times faster, with a higher predictive power than traditional methods, but which also incorporates next generation reserving functionalities, helping to predict and legislate for future claims, therefore constituting a major game changer for the insurance industry.

Akur8 has already been selected:

• In CB Insights Top 50 World Insurtech Companies 2023
• In Insurtech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• In Fintech Global’s Top 100 AIFinTech list 2023
• As No.24 in Sønr’s World Top 100 Insurtech Companies 2022
• As 3rd best overall (worldwide) in the CodinGame 2022 Software Engineering Fall Challenge

With 35 nationalities within our team, and offices in Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Milan, Cologne, Atlanta and Montréal, Akur8's solution is international by design. 

Servicing more than 250+ clients across 4 continents and targeting all non-life insurance carriers, we focus on more mature markets for faster expansion.

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.

Role

The Partnerships team is a key part of Akur8's growth strategy. Its purpose is to develop the network of business partners in each market that help drive topline revenue, and increase the value of our solution for our clients through services or integrations. Building a strong ecosystem of partners is crucial to ensure Akur8 becomes the leading solution for the actuarial functions within the insurance industry.

Our partners include leading consulting firms, innovative insurance software providers, actuarial associations and other organizations in the insurance industry.

As part of our growing Partnerships team, you will have a key role in building and running our partnerships ecosystem in different geographies.

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Identify potential partners that can add value to Akur8 
• Pitch and promote Akur8 to a diverse set of international partners
• Drive and negotiate complex deals with partners (including consulting firms, software companies, data providers)
• Simultaneously manage multiple partner projects and accounts in full autonomy, including client engagements, marketing initiatives, and complex product integrations
• Help develop the partnerships strategy and assess the impact of our partnerships program

The position will be based in our Paris office (preferred location). The position requires travelling for insurance related events, and partnership & client meetings.

Requirements

• You have between 3 and 8 years experience in consulting or business development roles, or experience in partnership roles in technology companies
• You have excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills in an international environment
• You are proactive, eager to learn, and results-oriented, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• You have a sharp business sense
• You have a commercial-oriented mindset
• You think in a structured and analytical way
• You are used to managing multiple projects and workstreams
• You are highly enthusiastic about technology
• You have the ability to think outside the box and build new partnership models
• You are fluent in English and you have worked in international settings. Fluency in French or German language is a strong plus

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. 

Benefits

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.

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

In addition to this, we offer the following benefits for the french office (To be discussed for other offices):

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Hybrid office / home office policy
• 25 days of paid holidays + RTT
• Gym membership with Gymlib + corporate sporting activities
• Excellent health insurance (including spouse and family coverage)
• Swile lunch vouchers 
• Public transportation reimbursement + sustainable mobility allowance
• IT equipment allowance
• Relocation support
• Sponsored crèche access
• Free cafeteria with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks
• Great office in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris