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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$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of our commercial multiline portfolio by providing actuarial leadership in pricing strategy, product development, and portfolio management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $269K *

Deliver expert actuarial analysis in a dynamic consulting environment. Collaborate with a diverse team to drive client success, enhance operations, and stay abreast of regulations while ensuring growt...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by engaging in actuarial valuation activities with a focus on Individual Disability and Long-Term Care reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accuracy and drive...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $90K *

Optimize pricing strategies and underwriting analytics for value-based care partnerships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights and support growth initia...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful actuarial modeling for life and annuity portfolios, ensuring accuracy and governance. Lead a team in enhancing Prophet 360 models while collaborating across departments to support fina...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading actuarial data analyses and modeling to support cross-functional teams. Collaborate with senior leaders to build tools for trend projections and risk assessments, driving i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$88K - $208K *

Shape the future of healthcare analytics by utilizing your actuarial expertise to analyze data, manage projects, and mentor junior staff while enhancing client relationships and contributing to innova...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $114K *

Champion the analysis and development of actuarial data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, h...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Collaborate with teams to refine actuarial models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to impactful rate de...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Analyze and support actuarial processes, developing statistical data and rate impacts. Collaborate with teams to refine models and ensure data accuracy, contributing to Medicaid pricing and projection...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Deliver impactful actuarial analysis by supporting rate determination and statistical validation. Collaborate with teams to refine data and enhance pricing models, contributing to strategic Medicaid p...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Develop analytical models and support Medicaid pricing initiatives by conducting statistical analyses and validating data to ensure accuracy and reasonableness, contributing to effective rate determin...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data, supporting Medicaid pricing, and refining actuarial models. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that balances in-office enga...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Empower your analytical skills by supporting Medicaid pricing through data analysis, model updates, and actuarial insights. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to drive impactful rate determinations...

2 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and validating statistical data to support Medicaid pricing. Contribute to rate determination and actuarial analyses while collaborating in a dynamic, hybrid...

2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $214K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee projects, mentor actuaries, and build client relationships. Utilize your expertise in R and Excel to solve complex business problems while ensuring high-quality deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $214K *

Lead complex actuarial projects, mentor junior staff, and enhance client relationships while utilizing advanced data analysis and statistical modeling skills. Drive innovative solutions in a fast-pace...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $126K *

Unlock potential by joining our Actuarial Employee Benefits team, where you'll deliver impactful data analysis and solutions for diverse organizations, enhancing their employee benefit programs throug...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing insurance liability models and supporting new product launches. Leverage your expertise in GAAP, Stat, and Economic stresses while collaborating on innovative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $150K *

Champion your actuarial expertise to drive financial reporting and reserve setting for annuities. Collaborate on high-impact projects, adapt to evolving needs, and enhance reporting models in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $234K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative financial risk management initiatives, enhancing asset and liability modeling, and utilizing cutting-edge AI tools to drive strategic decisions and advance team...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by joining a dynamic E&S team to enhance casualty tools and deliver innovative solutions, leveraging your actuarial expertise and technical skills to drive client value and growt...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$77K - $147K *

Engage as a key contributor in applying actuarial methodologies to enhance data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with teams to develop models and improve processes, while mentoring peers and commun...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize actuarial processes as a Senior Actuarial Analyst, enhancing reserving and financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive insights, governance, and operational effici...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $170K *

Empower the actuarial reporting process by ensuring accurate US Statutory, GAAP, and Tax reporting. Collaborate with finance teams to analyze financial results, support audits, and drive process impro...

1 week 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.