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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$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting Underwriters by managing renewals, conducting analyses, and ensuring data quality. Utilize your communication skills to build relationships and contribute to...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$90K - $135K *

Lead strategic catastrophe risk and portfolio analytics initiatives, delivering insights and recommendations that drive sustainable growth and optimize capital management. Collaborate across teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Lead the strategic management of surety claims, ensuring optimal resolutions through thorough investigation, collaboration with stakeholders, and proactive decision-making. Drive efficiencies and enha...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of annuity distribution by connecting strategy with engineering execution. Collaborate across teams to evaluate platforms, define requirements, and drive impactful decisions that enha...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Analyze investment risks and enhance compliance strategies within a dynamic team. Contribute to risk management across diverse asset classes while developing your expertise in a collaborative environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $138K *

Accelerate your career by transforming catastrophe modeling into actionable insights for clients. Collaborate with brokers and clients, leveraging your expertise to influence reinsurance decisions and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing reinsurance accounting and financial reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, deliver insights, and support decision-making in a dynamic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $107K *

Empower business growth by effectively managing a renewable book of business. Leverage analytical skills and risk assessment expertise to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction within a collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $150K *

Reimagine catastrophe pricing strategies by leveraging analytics and modeling to enhance risk assessment and portfolio management. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions in a dynamic env...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $169K *

Join a dynamic team to drive profitable growth through advanced actuarial analysis, enhancing pricing strategies for Auto and Home products. Collaborate across departments to improve processes and del...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $169K *

Transform the future of pricing strategy by analyzing actuarial performance metrics, driving profitable growth, and enhancing analytical capabilities within a dynamic team environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $169K *

Elevate your career by driving profitable growth through advanced actuarial analysis and innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing strategies and improve analyti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive transformative AI solutions by leading development and collaboration with stakeholders to improve productivity and member capabilities across the organization. Engage in all project phases from...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine solutions as a Principal Software Developer, driving AI and web applications that enhance business value while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable results and improve produ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $128K *

Unlock potential by leading claims analysis and coverage solutions. Collaborate with legal and insurance professionals to negotiate and manage client claims effectively while mentoring team members an...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $128K *

Transform claims management by leveraging your expertise to analyze, negotiate, and resolve coverage issues. Collaborate with clients and industry professionals to deliver exceptional service and supp...

London, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $128K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you analyze claims, provide expert solutions, and negotiate with insurers. Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure effective claims manageme...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$72K - $90K *

Transform recovery processes by investigating, negotiating, and settling property claims. Leverage your expertise in subrogation to enhance customer service and control expenses while maintaining accu...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Manage recovery opportunities by investigating, negotiating, and settling property claims. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure superior customer service while maintaining financial recor...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of health solutions by leading a dynamic support team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement in processes and service delivery to meet enterprise objecti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

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.