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 - $150K *

Lead and manage client delivery teams on diverse projects in life insurance, from financial modeling to product development, while mentoring staff and driving business growth through expertise sharing...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful actuarial insights in insurance pricing by collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate and defend Nearmap data for regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and enhancing custo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $143K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic actuarial development program that offers diverse rotations, exam support, and leadership training to enhance your skills and advance your career in actuaria...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and pricing Medicare Advantage plans, updating assumptions, and collaborating with underwriting to enhance portfolio reporting and support plan sponsor reconciliations. D...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $111K *

Empower the growth of our insurance brokerage by supporting Benefits Advisors in client analysis and retention. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance service offerings and drive success in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $111K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the insurance sector by supporting Benefits Advisors in client analysis and retention. Leverage your skills to enhance client relationships and contribute to innov...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $207K *

Reimagine actuarial modeling by leading the development of advanced capabilities for Bermuda reinsurance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex insights into actionable business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $207K *

Lead the development and enhancement of actuarial modeling capabilities, focusing on Bermuda and reinsurance needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex modeling into actionable business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $195K *

Join a team that drives technical sales for complex opportunities, showcasing innovative solutions to enhance pricing and underwriting processes through deep expertise and impactful presentations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading valuation and financial reporting for life and annuity products. Drive team performance, enhance modeling accuracy, and collaborate across functions to ensure compliance an...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Elevate healthcare consulting by leading complex actuarial projects, developing financial models, and advising clients on policy impacts. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, mentor analysts, and e...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Support impactful reinsurance accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in billing and data management. Drive collaborations with finance and external partners while maintaining strong organization and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $290K *

Champion enterprise pricing strategy for Group Benefits and Pet, guiding a team to develop innovative, market-responsive rate plans that enhance competitive positioning and align with business objecti...

Columbus, OHRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive your career with a senior role in actuarial consulting, focusing on retirement solutions. Leverage your expertise to manage client relationships, oversee deliverables, and mentor teams while adv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$167K - $204K *

Join our Enterprise Modeling Team as a Senior Actuary, where you'll drive model governance, testing, and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model management and su...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $186K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of actuarial modeling by driving model governance, testing, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure accuracy in v...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $176K *

Engineer innovative solutions as a Senior Actuary, driving model governance, testing, and integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model management and automate processes, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us redefine retirement consulting by leveraging your actuarial expertise to advise clients on complex pension matters, ensuring compliance and strategic funding solutions across diverse retiremen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive governance and controllership for LTC actuarial models, ensuring compliance and effective controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and documentation, supporting mod...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming homeowners insurance through advanced loss cost modeling. Lead the design and deployment of predictive models, enhancing pricing strategies and driving impactful busine...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance. Drive predictive model development and enhance pricing strategies while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver impactfu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance. Drive predictive analytics, enhance pricing strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful b...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $180K *

Drive impactful loss cost modeling for homeowners insurance, leading the design and deployment of predictive models. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance pricing strategies and develop scalable a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $133K *

Elevate your career by supporting valuation processes and driving insights in actuarial practices. Collaborate with teams to analyze trends, establish projections, and enhance financial strategies in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $104K *

Join a team that's redefining excellence in actuarial services. Support key business evaluations, collaborate across functions, and utilize your analytical skills while progressing through a motivatin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.