Explore Assistant Actuary Jobs

Assistant actuaries help organizations understand and manage financial risk. They analyze data, build and validate models, and contribute to pricing, forecasting, reserving, and reporting. Explore Assistant Actuary opportunities on Ladders, where job seekers can find vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more.

What Does an Assistant Actuary Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty. Assistant actuaries may assess insurance claims and liabilities, support product pricing, forecast financial outcomes, monitor risk exposure, and prepare analysis for business leaders and regulators. The role often involves working with large datasets and explaining complex findings clearly.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with proficiency in spreadsheets, statistical techniques, and programming or actuarial software. A degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field is often preferred. Progress toward professional actuarial credentials can be an important qualification; specific exam and experience requirements depend on the position and employer.

Where Assistant Actuaries Work

Assistant actuaries work across life, health, property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, consulting, and financial services. Teams may focus on pricing, reserving, valuations, employee benefits, enterprise risk, or predictive analytics. The right opportunity depends on your expertise, credential progress, and preferred industry.

Find Your Next Assistant Actuary Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Assistant Actuary job openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then tailor your application to highlight relevant analytical work, industry knowledge, and exam progress.

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$86K - $138K *

Lead actuarial initiatives by leveraging your expertise to analyze complex data, mentor junior staff, and develop innovative solutions that drive informed decision-making and enhance operational effic...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $243K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on Fixed Indexed Annuities. Collaborate on product development, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive strategic decisions and enh...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $97K *

Unlock potential by supporting pricing strategies and profitability analysis in a dynamic actuarial role. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management and drive impactful decisio...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $146K *

Shape the future of healthcare as a Managing Actuary, leading model maintenance and critical review for pricing and underwriting. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure robust actuarial practices a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $184K *

Champion complex actuarial projects that enhance client strategies. Collaborate with teams, produce high-quality analyses, and mentor junior staff while leveraging advanced Excel and R skills for impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $184K *

Help us drive impactful client projects as an Associate Actuary, leveraging your analytical skills and expertise in R. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality work while mentoring junior staff...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $140K *

Shape the future of high net worth financial products through advanced pricing, modeling, and analysis. Leverage your actuarial expertise to drive innovative strategies and enhance product development...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$64K - $114K *

Analyze and model pricing structures while collaborating with the actuarial team. Support the implementation of data-driven solutions, refine models, and enhance technical skills while contributing to...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $114K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of actuarial analytics. As an Intermediate Actuarial Analyst, you'll transform data into insights, develop innovative models, and collaborate across departments t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of data-driven insights as you shape innovative actuarial models and predictive analytics solutions, collaborating across teams to drive impactful business decisions and enhance y...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $129K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you develop innovative actuarial models and predictive analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance decision-making and drive impactful results i...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing practices while collaborating with business partners to support key i...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Join a team that's pivotal in driving actuarial excellence through innovative reserving analyses and strategic projects, enhancing industry practices while collaborating with business partners to comm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Optimize actuarial practices by leading reserving projects, conducting analyses, and communicating insights to stakeholders. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and support strategic initiativ...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $116K *

Analyze actuarial models and data to support reserving projects and reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance practices and lead projects, ensuring alignment with industry trends and regulatory req...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with a dynamic actuarial team, contributing to reserving, pricing, and strategic analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and dri...

Salem, ORRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $153K *

Join us to collaborate with a dynamic actuarial team, contributing to reserving, pricing, and strategic analysis. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful decisions and enhance financial reporting i...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$78K - $88K *

Join us to perform actuarial analyses and support healthcare consulting projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop insights, maintain models, and communicate findings effectively wh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$133K - $156K *

Innovate solutions as an associate actuary, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance workers' compensation coverage and drive strategic insights that impact stakeholders across Oregon and beyond...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by providing critical analysis and reporting for companywide processes, collaborating across departments to enhance reserving, forecasting, and portfolio analyses while leveraging adv...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $235K *

Unlock potential by leading actuarial pricing and underwriting initiatives. Drive model development and enhance profitability strategies while managing a skilled team. Leverage your expertise to shape...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$300K - $375K *

Drive strategic actuarial leadership in healthcare, shaping financial services and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client solutions, promote growth, and ensure operational...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $375K *

Lead the charge in defining strategic actuarial direction for Health Solutions, collaborating with leadership to drive profitable growth and deliver actionable insights, while fostering a high-perform...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $375K *

Lead the charge in defining strategic actuarial direction for U.S. Health, driving profitable growth through expert insights, team development, and innovative solutions while ensuring operational exce...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $375K *

Shape the future of healthcare actuarial services by leading strategic initiatives, driving innovation, and fostering high-performing teams. Collaborate with leadership to deliver actionable insights...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Assistant Actuary do?question toggle

    An Assistant Actuary supports the measurement and management of financial risk. Typical work includes analyzing data, developing or reviewing models, assisting with pricing and forecasts, and preparing reports for internal or external stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Assistant Actuary jobs?question toggle

    Many employers prefer a degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related discipline. They may also look for quantitative and communication skills, technical proficiency, and progress toward relevant actuarial exams or credentials.

  • Where can Assistant Actuaries work?question toggle

    Assistant Actuaries may work for insurers, reinsurers, consulting firms, and financial services organizations. Common areas include life, health, and property and casualty insurance, as well as pricing, reserving, valuations, and risk management.

  • Do Assistant Actuary jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some Assistant Actuary positions meet or exceed $100,000, depending on factors such as employer, location, experience, specialization, and credentials. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • How can I stand out when applying for Assistant Actuary roles?question toggle

    Highlight relevant modeling and analytical experience, industry knowledge, technical tools, clear communication, and actuarial exam or credential progress. Tailor your resume to the responsibilities and qualifications listed in each posting.