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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$85K - $110K *

Join us in driving financial excellence through advanced modeling and strategic analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership to influence investment strategies and operational efficiency, shaping the...

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$90K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

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$150K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $178K *

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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$180K - $220K *

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$192K - $240K *

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$71K - $124K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$97K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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$120K - $193K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $325K *

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$68K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$138K - $243K *

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$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $129K *

Analyze claims performance data to drive insights and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with key partners to present findings and create impactful reporting for informed business decisions a...

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  •   5 - 7 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.