Reserving Actuary

Seeqle; Paris; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading B2B2C insurer in France is seeking a Reserving Actuary to lead analytical initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and support the reserving process. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in a relevant field and experience in non-life reserving. The role offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to contribute to innovative insurance solutions.

Prestations

Remote work flexibility

Monthly Free.day for personal growth

Lunch vouchers

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Econometrics required.
• 3+ years’ experience in Non-Life (P&C) reserving necessary.
• Fluency in English required; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead reserving analyses and projects within the team.
• Prepare and review Best Estimate calculations for reports.
• Monitor and improve technical KPIs.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency in SAS, R, SQL

Formation

Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Econometrics

Outils

SAS

R

SQL

Description du poste

🧰 Who We Are

Wakam is a B2B2C insurer building white-label and embedded insurance solutions via our Play&Plug® technology platform for 80+ partners. We deliver most products through APIs and operate fully in the cloud.

Active in 32 countries, Wakam is a European leader in digital and embedded insurance—and a mission-driven company dedicated to enabling transparent and impactful insurance.

🚀 About the Team

You will join a young and dynamic team of 4 actuarial analysts. This team is at the heart of the company's steering process and strategic challenges related to our commitments to our policyholders.

🎯 Your Mission

As Reserving Actuary , you will be a technical reference and project leader for cross-functional initiatives. Your scope includes :

• Be the reserving point person on transversal Wakam SA projects.
• Lead projects within the Reserving team; set approach, timelines, deliverables.
• Mentor and upskill juniors , providing technical oversight and coaching.
• Perform reserving analyses and estimate ultimate losses across Wakam SA (France, Europe & Branch).
• Contribute to forecast and budget on loss activity and trends.
• Prepare, analyze and review Best Estimate calculations for the economic balance sheet and Solvency II reporting.
• Validate data quality used in calculations and drive remediation where needed.
• Run deep-dive actuarial analyses to enhance robustness of provisions.
• Monitor technical KPIs monthly (frequency, severity, IBNR run-off cadence, etc.).
• Continuously improve reserving processes, controls and tools.

🧠 What You Bring

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Econometrics.
• 3+ years’ experience in Non-Life (P&C) reserving (minimum).
• Strong command of SAS, R and SQL (or equivalent analytical stack).
• Professional English fluency; French is a plus.
• A rigorous, structured approach and the ability to communicate complex results clearly.

✨ Who You Are

• Analytical and synthesis-minded, with sharp business judgment.
• A team player who can also work autonomously and own outcomes.
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and pedagogical when presenting results.
• Proactive, improvement-oriented, and comfortable challenging the status quo constructively.

✨ AI

At Wakam, AI and automation are transforming the insurance experience. We’re looking for curious, open-minded teammates ready to adopt AI tools to :

• Streamline day-to-day workflows,
• Automate repetitive tasks,
• Enrich data analysis and decision-making.

You don’t need to be a technical expert—what matters most is your adaptability and eagerness to learn. We’ll support your upskilling so you can help build the transparent, high-impact insurance of tomorrow.

🌟 Why Join Wakam?

• 🌍 European scope : contribute across 32 markets with real visibility.
• 🚀 Impact at pace : own a critical lever of performance and influence decisions.
• 💡 Modern toolkit : work with advanced analytics and automation to raise the bar.
• 📊 Seat at the table : turn reserving insight into action for portfolio steering.
• 🏡 Flexibility : remote-friendly, outcome-driven culture.

🏆 Hiring Process

• Screening interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
• Interview with our Head of Reserving
• Culture fit interview
• Final interview with our People Partner

Ready to shape the future of reserving with us? Apply now! 🙌

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 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!

💫 What Makes Us Unique :

• 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 🚀
• Monthly Free.day : dedicated time for personal growth and skills development 📚
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company : we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts : who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career.

🗣️ 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

🔍 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

🔄 Continuous Improvement

• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Constantly evolve our ways of working

🎯 Outcome Oriented

• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

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.