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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$100K - $135K *

Join our team as a Senior Analyst to drive financial analytics for payer contracts. Shape the future of healthcare through advanced data modeling, insights, and cross-functional collaboration, ensurin...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$101K - $146K *

Lead the charge in managing complex casualty claims, ensuring timely evaluations and settlements while collaborating with stakeholders to uphold coverage standards and compliance. Drive efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Reimagine pharmacy benefit strategies as a trusted advisor, leading procurement initiatives and optimizing client programs. Oversee analytics operations while delivering actionable insights and foster...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $220K *

Drive innovation in actuarial functions by leveraging AI and advanced analytics. Lead high-impact initiatives that transform insights into actionable business strategies, enhancing decision-making and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leveraging your expertise in Agile testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring effective testing and...

Livonia, MIRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance progress at construction firms by leading assurance engagements, overseeing teams, and ensuring compliance. Leverage 8+ years of public accounting expertise to deliver high-quality financial r...

Hunt Valley, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $240K *

Lead the development of client data strategies and actuarial studies, ensuring accurate financial projections and effective communication with clients. Collaborate with teams to optimize health benefi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming claims management by leveraging your expertise to drive data-informed decisions, enhance processes, and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring exceptional service...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $220K *

Champion a dynamic actuarial team to drive strategic pricing, reserving, and modeling initiatives. Leverage your expertise to influence business decisions and enhance organizational performance while...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $116K *

Unlock potential as a mid-level actuarial analyst, applying statistical techniques to enhance insurance pricing, claims analysis, and profitability studies while progressing through the Actuarial Exec...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing claims by verifying coverage, initiating customer contact, and resolving complex issues. Collaborate with legal teams and ensure compliance while mentoring junior staff and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $214K *

Join as a Senior Consultant to drive FinTech distribution, connecting advisors, RIAs, and technology partners. Evaluate market needs, implement scalable solutions, and enhance advisor experiences whil...

Columbus, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $216K *

Drive your career by leading actuarial pricing and analysis. Oversee a team to ensure sound risk assessment and financial goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support strateg...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $216K *

Drive actuarial pricing and analysis to enhance financial performance and enrollment. Lead a team of analysts, ensuring compliance and sound risk assessment while collaborating across departments to a...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $107K *

Champion the resolution of complex casualty claims, ensuring compliance with regulations while employing negotiation strategies and independent judgment to achieve optimal outcomes for insureds and cl...

Diamond Bar, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $107K *

Empower your career by managing complex claims, ensuring compliance, and driving resolution strategies. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while utilizing your expertise in liability investigation...

Riverside, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $134K *

Engage with clients by managing strategic account plans, driving growth initiatives, and enhancing relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-focused solutions, ensuring...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $182K *

Redefine commercial pricing strategies by leveraging advanced actuarial analysis, supporting portfolio-level assessments, and mentoring junior colleagues within a dynamic, remote team of professionals...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $196K *

Champion property risk engineering by conducting site surveys and assessments for diverse industries. Collaborate with clients and underwriting teams to enhance risk management strategies and ensure c...

Los Angeles, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to drive profitable business through strategic underwriting and broker partnerships. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and contribute to innovative solutions...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships, employing data-driven strategies for enhanced service delivery, retention, and performance improvement while mentoring team members and coordi...

Tulsa, OKRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with brokers and clients to drive profitable business through expert underwriting of complex accounts. Leverage strategic insights and relationship-building to optimize portfolio performan...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $147K *

Analyze financial and economic data to support forecasting and business decisions. Develop and maintain analytical models while ensuring data integrity and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance m...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Drive effective claims management and data analytics to enhance risk operations across diverse property portfolios, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in a collaborative envi...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   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.