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wakamĀ·3 months ago

Pricing Actuary (Motor) - Remote

Paris, FranceRemoteMid Ā· 2-5 yearsH1B likely

About this role

šŸš€ About the Team

You will join theĀ Motor Pricing team, which supports Wakam’s partner portfolios by deliveringĀ technical pricing excellenceĀ andĀ profitability steering.

The team works in close collaboration with stakeholders acrossĀ Risk, Reinsurance, Data, Underwriting, and Partner Management, and plays a key role in ensuring our Motor business remainsĀ sustainable, competitive, and scalableĀ across markets.


šŸŽÆ Your Mission

As aĀ Motor Pricing Actuary, you will deliver pricing and portfolio analysis work across theĀ UK and rest of Europe scope (excluding France).

Your core objective is toĀ secure profitabilityĀ and strengthenĀ technical portfolio managementĀ through robust pricing, performance monitoring, and actionable recommendations.

You will operate with a high level of autonomy, taking ownership of projectsĀ end-to-end — from analysis and recommendation to deliverables ready for committee review and implementation.

āœļø Your Responsibilities

End-to-End Pricing & Portfolio Projects

You will independently manage projects covering:

  • New contract pricing: profitability analyses, scenario testing, and pricing recommendations tailored to partner needs and constraints.
  • Optimisation of existing portfolios: performance diagnostics, identification of key drivers (mix effects, claims trends, inflation, drifts), pricing action proposals, and impact monitoring over time.
  • Pricing tools & technical assets: maintenance and targeted improvements of datasets, models, scripts, and profitability reports, ensuringĀ quality, consistency of definitions, and reproducibility.
  • Partner reviews & committees: preparation of review packs and quantified analyses to support partner discussions and internal governance.

āœ… Expected Deliverables

You will produceĀ ready-to-use, auditable deliverablesĀ that can be used in governance settings and handed over smoothly, including:

  • Pricing notes and recommendations
  • Portfolio performance analyses and diagnostics
  • Committee materials (slides + appendices)
  • Quantified outputs (tables, scripts, queries) with light documentation enabling reuse and handover

🧠 What You Bring

You bring strong technical foundations and relevant market expertise, including:

  • Proven expertise inĀ Motor pricing, either inĀ European markets and/or the UK
  • Experience in SpainĀ is a strong plus
  • Experience withĀ Akur8Ā is a strong plus
  • ExcellentĀ actuarial and analytical skills, with the ability to produce robust, decision-grade analyses
  • Ability to deliverĀ committee-ready outputs, with structured narratives, clear assumptions, quantified impacts, and traceability
  • Comfort working with stakeholders acrossĀ Risk, Reinsurance, and Data, and translating technical work into actionable recommendations

✨ Who You Are

You are likely to thrive in this contractor role if you are:

  • Highly autonomous, with a strong sense of ownership and delivery discipline
  • Structured and rigorous, especially on auditability, consistency, and reproducibility
  • Pragmatic and impact-oriented, focused on what truly drives profitability and can be implemented effectively
  • Comfortable operating in aĀ multi-stakeholder environment, and able to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences

šŸ† Hiring Process

Our hiring process is designed to beĀ selective, transparent, and respectful of your time:

  1. Initial interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
  2. Interview with our Pricing Lead Motor UK & Europe
  3. Technical Assessment (+presentation)
  4. Chief Interview with ourĀ Chief Underwriting Officer - Motor and Mobility
  5. Finale Interview with our People Partner

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More About UsĀ 
Check out our website to learn about theĀ 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!
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šŸ’« What Makes Us Unique:Ā 
• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat! ⛵
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy šŸš€
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development šŸ“š
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts:Ā Ā who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.Ā 
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At Wakam, our "Free to Impact" culture is built on four essential pillars that shape everything we do :
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šŸ—£ļø Communication & Knowledge Management
• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue
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šŸ” Curiosity
• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship
• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities
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šŸ”„ Continuous Improvement
• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Constantly evolve our ways of working
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šŸŽÆ Outcome Oriented
• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions
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At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.