Turo

Lead Actuary

California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $152,000 - $200,000 annually (for remote US locations)

As Turo’s lead actuary, you will collaborate with insurance and data teams to analyze risk trends, loss costs, and build models for forecasting expected costs, recoveries, and exposures.

Responsibilities

  • Apply advanced actuarial knowledge to support broad and complex projects, including:
    • Evaluating and selecting methodologies for protection programs, recoveries, and subrogation.
    • Determining expected ultimate costs and supporting trip pricing.
    • Developing alternative methodologies for complex regulatory compliance.
    • Selecting metrics and designing processes to monitor model performance.
    • Translating business problems into technical requirements and developing solutions.
    • Independently running liability attritional and large loss models, interpreting results, and communicating findings.
    • Enhancing the control environment as needed.
  • Utilize advanced actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques to augment actuarial work products.
  • Lead special actuarial projects, such as developing new methodologies or reporting tools.
  • Train analytics and data team members on actuarial methodologies.
  • Apply deep understanding of products, stakeholder needs, and industry trends to solve unstructured business problems.
  • Identify and anticipate compliance gaps and process improvements, recommending and developing solutions to mitigate risk.
  • Represent Actuary in cross-functional efforts.
  • Develop written communication and presentations to effectively convey data-driven solutions to broad audiences, including executive leadership.
  • Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
  • Support financial audit requests, including presenting methodologies and assumptions to KPMG.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated advanced skills with relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, and developing analysis queries and procedures in Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools, or other analysis software.
  • Ability to connect external insights to business problems.
  • Demonstrated experience communicating complex solutions and analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
  • Strong attention to detail; must produce accurate work products and proactively identify issues.
  • Education and Experience:
    • BA/BS degree in mathematics or statistics required.
    • Masters degree preferred.
    • 7+ years of Actuarial experience.
    • Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) Credential.

Company Information

Turo is a car-sharing marketplace.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific).
  • Retirement employer match.
  • Learning & Development stipend.
  • Turo host matching program.
  • Turo travel credit.
  • Cell phone and internet stipend.
  • Paid time off.

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Skills

Actuarial Analysis
Risk Modeling
Loss Cost Forecasting
Regulatory Compliance
Model Performance Monitoring
Liability and Large Loss Modeling
Data Analysis
Statistical Techniques
Methodology Development
Communication and Presentation
Cross-functional Collaboration

Turo

Peer-to-peer car sharing platform for rentals

About Turo

Turo operates in the peer-to-peer car sharing market, allowing private car owners to rent out their vehicles to others. Car owners can list their vehicles on Turo’s platform, where they set their own rental prices and availability. Renters can browse these listings, select a vehicle that meets their needs, and book it for a specific time. Turo facilitates the transaction by providing insurance coverage and customer support, ensuring a smooth experience for both car owners and renters. The company earns revenue by taking a percentage of the rental fee, which aligns its interests with those of its users. Turo stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of vehicles, including everyday cars, luxury, and specialty options. The goal of Turo is to provide a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services, leveraging the sharing economy to connect car owners with renters.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$451.3MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Negative incidents involving rented vehicles could damage Turo's reputation.
New competitors like ZEV co-op could capture market share with eco-friendly models.
Market volatility could impact Turo's IPO plans and investor confidence.

Differentiation

Turo offers a wide variety of vehicles, from everyday to luxury models.
The platform provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services.
Turo's commission-based model aligns its interests with users' successful transactions.

Upsides

Turo's partnership with United Airlines enhances customer acquisition and retention.
Expansion in Australia indicates potential for further international market penetration.
Winning the unitQ Quality Excellence Award highlights Turo's commitment to customer experience.

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