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 - $290K *

Lead our actuarial team to innovate and enhance pricing strategies, integrating advanced data solutions. Collaborate with key partners to drive impactful business results and develop robust actuarial...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive client solutions by partnering with brokers to assess risk, develop pricing strategies, and enhance analytics services. Lead a team in creating complex models while advising on strategic actuari...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $177K *

Shape the future of P&C Programs by leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance pricing strategies, drive profitability, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams and engaging with external...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $177K *

Optimize pricing strategies and portfolio management by leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance profitability and compliance across P&C programs, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Personal Insurance through advanced analytics and strategic problem-solving. Lead high-impact initiatives that translate data into actionable insights, driving...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Drive innovation in Personal Insurance by leveraging advanced analytics and strategic insights. Lead high-impact initiatives, solve complex problems, and partner across functions to transform data int...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic analytics initiatives that shape the future of Personal Insurance. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and translate data in...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by developing actuarial models and analyzing financial performance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive strategic recommendations and enhance product offerings in a d...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $168K *

Lead actuarial analysis and regulatory oversight for life and health insurers, ensuring compliance with standards and evaluating financial solvency. Collaborate on pricing, reserve estimates, and regu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $168K *

Lead actuarial analysis for life and health insurers, ensuring compliance with regulations and evaluating financial solvency. Supervise staff, draft regulations, and represent the agency in industry m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $168K *

Shape the future of actuarial oversight by analyzing pricing, solvency, and market conduct for life and health insurers. Lead a team, evaluate regulations, and ensure compliance while contributing to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Transform the actuarial landscape by leveraging analytical expertise to drive insights and support strategic decisions in longevity reinsurance and pension risk transfer, fostering collaboration acros...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Empower impactful actuarial work in a collaborative team, analyzing mortality trends and business performance to drive strategic decisions in Longevity Reinsurance and Pension Risk Transfer sectors...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$262K - $289K *

Champion innovative reinsurance solutions by leveraging data and analytics. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive pricing strategies, enhance delivery efficiency, and mentor junior actu...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $150K *

Drive analytical excellence by preparing complex data for actuarial projects, supporting pricing tools, and collaborating across functions to enhance operational effectiveness and contribute to produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing actuarial expertise and driving impactful projects. Contribute to pricing, valuation, and experience analysis while collaborating across functions to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $150K *

Drive impactful actuarial analysis and project support, enhancing pricing tools and reserve monitoring. Collaborate across functions to identify trends and improve processes while pursuing professiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Optimize analytical solutions to enhance business performance and decision-making across the insurance portfolio. Lead actuarial research, risk management, and cross-functional initiatives while foste...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Transform your career in our actuarial development program, combining diverse rotations and support for exam completion to enhance your skills in actuarial science while fostering business acumen and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $164K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Actuarial Analyst, performing complex pricing analyses and collaborating with leadership to develop effective pricing strategies that align with organizational go...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Elevate life insurance product pricing and development through hands-on leadership, combining actuarial expertise, strategic collaboration, and team mentorship to drive innovation and ensure complianc...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$212K - $318K *

Champion innovative actuarial solutions and enhance client relationships while leading engagements, ensuring exceptional service delivery in a dynamic health-focused environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $143K *

Elevate your career by performing model validations and driving compliance in actuarial practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance model governance and support emerging AI in...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Shape the future of pension risk transfer by leading pricing, underwriting, and product development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze risks and enhance business proposals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $190K *

Champion the pricing and underwriting of pension risk transfer and longevity reinsurance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop proposals, analyze risks, and enhance product offerings w...

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.