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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$91K - $169K *

Transform complex accounting challenges into strategic solutions. Collaborate across finance, actuarial, and risk teams to enhance financial reporting and governance for innovative products and transa...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...

Washington DC, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in underwriting and managing complex enterprise accounts, driving profitable business through strategic broker partnerships while mentoring junior underwriters and shaping portfolio st...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $170K *

Transform healthcare analytics by delivering actuarial insights for employer benefits, specializing in claims modeling, data evaluation, and client engagement to drive value-based care innovation and...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$177K - $236K *

Empower a team of Actuarial Analysts and Consultants, leading pricing projects and analyses. Foster relationships with clients and stakeholders while ensuring high-quality deliverables and timely proj...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you manage high-severity casualty claims, navigating complex liability issues and litigation. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions while ensuring exceptional s...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Join us to lead the sourcing and management of insurance and reinsurance capacity across our MGA programs. This senior role requires strong relationship management and negotiation skills to ensure sta...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $124K *

Drive risk management and IT auditing excellence by assessing controls, evaluating risks, and delivering actionable insights. Collaborate effectively across teams to enhance the internal control envir...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $179K *

Drive impactful reinsurance processes, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with partners. Lead projects, enhance efficiencies, and contribute to a new system implementation, fo...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving product strategy through data analysis and insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance, uncover growth opportunities, and influence stra...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of claims management by overseeing Property loss claims, collaborating with adjusters, underwriters, and insureds to ensure effective resolution and communication...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance client relationships and team performance as a strategic leader, overseeing captive insurance operations, driving excellence, and enhancing service delivery while managing complex engagements...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative product development and enhancements in commercial property and casualty insurance. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices and ensure oper...

Lansing, MIRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Lead the resolution of complex reinsurance claims, leveraging analytical skills and strategic decision-making to drive successful outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on high exposure matte...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Transform your career by driving new business in public safety. Collaborate with internal teams to build relationships and innovate solutions for Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management agencies in a dyna...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion life underwriting transformation initiatives by analyzing requirements, facilitating project lifecycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and im...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $177K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative pricing strategies for Medicare Advantage products. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze market data, establish financial metrics, and drive profitable growt...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $290K *

Shape innovative pricing strategies for P&C insurance products. Lead a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and driving profitability while collaborating with senior leadership to meet financial goals an...

Ohio, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing complex insurance placements, negotiating optimal coverage, and fostering key relationships in the insurance marketplace. Stay informed on industry trends to delive...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $119K *

Unlock potential by managing complex workers' compensation claims, driving investigations, and shaping strategies. Build relationships, ensure compliance, and mentor others while making a direct impac...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading claims advocacy efforts, managing complex coverage issues, and providing expert guidance to brokers and clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure positive outcomes and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth in retirement plan sales by collaborating with Financial Professionals and leveraging product knowledge. Drive strategic relationships and provide expert guidance to enhance client s...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing construction defect claims, ensuring compliance and effective resolution through collaboration and analysis. Drive efficiency while supporting stakeholders and maintaining...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.