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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$75K - $90K *

Analyze and manage a diverse book of business while supporting underwriting processes. Collaborate with retail agents and assist in new business development, gaining valuable experience in specialty i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Transform pharmacy benefit strategies as a strategic consultant, leading procurement initiatives and optimizing programs for employer clients. Oversee analytics operations while delivering insights on...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Shape pharmacy benefit strategies as a trusted advisor, leading procurement initiatives and optimizing client programs. Oversee analytics operations, manage financial analyses, and deliver actionable...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pharmacy benefit programs for employer clients. Drive strategic consulting, financial analyses, and vendor evaluations while overseeing pharmacy analytics operations to e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by supporting our auditing efforts and enhancing compliance through innovative methods, data analytics, and strong collaboration across teams, while contributing to a culture of ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Elevate your career by managing and resolving diverse insurance claims. Collaborate with various departments to ensure superior service and effective claim resolution while engaging in strategic litig...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in our industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and deliver impactful solutions that meet our clients' n...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Empower data-driven decisions by analyzing and optimizing data processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance systems and reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in ratemaking and business in...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Lead the charge in enhancing claims operations through data analytics. Drive strategic decisions, improve customer experience, and manage a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and financial...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing workers' compensation claims operations by providing strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, and driving team development for optimal claim resolution and financial perf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $177K *

Elevate your career by leveraging data to drive actuarial insights and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing strategies and improve processes, while utilizing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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

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  •   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 *

Empower our data and actuarial technology strategy, leading modernization and operational excellence. Drive innovation and collaboration across teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty, driving growth and profitability through strategic risk assessment and relationship management while overseeing a diverse portfolio and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships and delivering tailored risk management solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive innovative insurance programs and ensure exceptiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships, delivering tailored risk management solutions, and driving strategic initiatives within a dynamic, collaborative team environment. Engage with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance client financial strategies by building and amending comprehensive financial plans. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service and support clients in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Lead a dynamic team of analysts in driving data-driven pricing strategies. Collaborate across functions to enhance portfolio performance and profitability while developing your leadership skills in a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $156K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing actuarial team, driving data-driven pricing strategies and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance portfolio performance and profitability...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $102K *

Elevate your career by leading assurance and advisory engagements, applying data analytics to enhance audit insights, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating across business areas to identify r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $159K *

Lead and develop a high-performing underwriting support team, driving goal achievement and operational compliance while leveraging AI technologies to enhance productivity and collaboration across the...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.