Career switch, measured
From Data Scientist to Actuary
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 67% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include SQL, Statistics, Python, Research; the main skills to add are Excel, Risk management, Project management, Financial reporting.
67%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillData ScientistActuary
- SQL53%52%
- Statistics49%47%
- Python69%45%
- Research35%32%
- Stakeholder management41%35%
- Data analysis29%18%
- Leadership34%49%
- Forecasting16%19%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Actuary postings, rarely in Data Scientist ones.
SkillData ScientistActuary
- Excel–48%
- Risk management–39%
- Project management–16%
- Financial reporting–15%
- Auditing–15%
- Microsoft Office–11%
- Medical billing–10%
- Cybersecurity–10%
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