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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$154K - $204K *

Champion strategic financial planning and analysis, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and insights. Lead a high-performing team, enhance reporting capabilities, and support executive decision-making...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing AI governance and risk management. You'll implement frameworks, monitor compliance, and engage with key stakeholders to ensure effective policy adoption and m...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Elevate enterprise sales by leading full-cycle engagements with large insurance carriers, leveraging consultative selling and technical fluency to drive value through innovative solutions and strategi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, manage audits, and drive strategic initiative...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Shape client strategies by managing complex engagements, driving team performance, and enhancing customer experiences. Leverage industry expertise to solve challenges and mentor junior staff while ens...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $152K *

Grow and manage a profitable large account portfolio by applying underwriting expertise, building broker relationships, and driving strategic agency performance insights. Collaborate with regional lea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Transform business objectives into legal strategies by providing expert counsel on corporate law, insurance products, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate across departments to support innovative in...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service by investigating property claims, communicating with customers, and ensuring timely settlements. Utilize your expertise in water loss adj...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate compliance standards by enhancing AML and OFAC programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate financial crime risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and lever...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $116K *

Help us conduct compensation analyses and design total compensation programs, ensuring high-quality client experiences through data-driven insights and collaborative solutions in a dynamic, remote env...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $193K *

Drive innovation in data engineering by leading teams to design and deliver scalable data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance analytics and decision-making, ensuring high...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $188K *

Transform your career by leading strategic product planning and managing complex investment solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define product vision, oversee project delivery, and drive innov...

Missouri, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in managing high-severity, complex insurance claims, focusing on EPL and Professional Liability. Serve as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance and strategic resolution while ad...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $109K *

Innovate alongside executives by providing strategic support to drive organizational success, manage high-stakes priorities, and enhance workflow efficiency. You'll serve as a vital liaison and truste...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $116K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls, analyze financial data, and support strategic decisio...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $158K *

Pioneer a culture of service excellence by leading a regional workers' compensation claims organization. Manage team performance, enhance claim quality, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving...

Lansing, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform financial operations by overseeing compliance, vendor management, and strategic financial planning. Lead a team to ensure sound fiscal practices and support organizational growth in a dynami...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of data analysts to develop complex reports, analyze data, and provide technical guidance, ensuring effective communication with clients and senior management while...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing complex property claims, advising brokers, and resolving coverage issues. Collaborate with teams to ensure positive outcomes and develop strategic solutions in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $121K *

Join a team that's redefining financial analytics by developing cutting-edge predictive models. Collaborate globally, analyze large datasets, and drive impactful solutions in the financial services in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by owning key aspects of month-end close while optimizing AI-driven accounting operations. Collaborate with finance teams to enhance processes and support financial reporting in a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $214K *

Innovate underwriting strategies and technology solutions to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable capabilities that improve customer a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Manage advanced financial analysis and strategic reporting for public sector clients, providing insights across complex employee benefits programs while leading RFP processes and collaborating with co...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $153K *

Drive revenue growth and strategic partnerships in Property & Casualty insurance. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leveraging industry expertise to enhance underwriting performance and risk mana...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $286K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of specialty finance, analyzing credit risk and shaping innovative insurance solutions to drive business success while collaborating with investment experts and ext...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.