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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$170K - $195K *

Make your mark at the forefront of actuarial innovation, leading PRT reinsurance initiatives. Drive analytics, establish underwriting frameworks, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance Everlake...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Transform pricing strategies through analytical expertise and innovative thinking. Collaborate across multiple teams to enhance profitability and develop robust frameworks for diverse commercial produ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Pricing Analyst, driving innovative pricing strategies across multiple business lines. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance profitability and contribute to a bes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Champion innovative pricing strategies by leveraging analytical skills to enhance profitability across multiple commercial lines. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop and implement effective rate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative pricing strategies across multiple business lines, leveraging analytical skills to drive sustainable growth and profitability while collaborating with cross-fu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Drive sustainable growth by leveraging analytical skills to develop pricing strategies across various commercial insurance lines. Collaborate with teams to enhance pricing tools and frameworks, ensuri...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Elevate analysis and strategy as you partner across teams to design and implement innovative pricing frameworks for various commercial lines, driving profitable growth and market responsiveness in a d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a key analyst in pricing strategy, collaborating across teams to design innovative solutions for commercial products, driving sustainable growth through data-driven decisions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $113K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing BI solutions, managing datasets, and creating reports and dashboards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and support ongoing BI...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Join us to lead financial reporting and accounting for the Property business. Oversee audits, enhance systems, and collaborate across functions while mentoring a team. Your expertise will ensure accur...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing middle market commercial insurance accounts, fostering client relationships, and driving new business initiatives while navigating industry changes and ensuring comprehens...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Deliver comprehensive loss control assessments and reports for insurance underwriting, ensuring businesses are properly insured while identifying trends and recommending improvement strategies for ris...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing risk management through comprehensive loss control assessments. Leverage your expertise to guide insurance underwriting and improve safety standards across di...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in Asset Liability Management to forecast balance sheets and analyze net interest income, shaping strategic decisions across financial operations for opti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy and scalability across multi-entity operations while driving continuous improvement and automation in accounting practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in P&C reserving, guiding teams and clients through complex actuarial projects while enhancing market presence and fostering client relationships in the Canadi...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading Canadian P&C reserving projects, managing client relationships, and driving actuarial solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results while mentoring tale...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading premium accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, billing, and reconciliations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and controls, driving efficiency as th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in healthcare by leading complex technology and data initiatives. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable solutions, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare initiatives by collaborating with diverse teams to deliver impactful solutions, manage requirements, and drive Agile processes from discovery to implementati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead transformative initiatives in healthcare by partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. Drive business analysis, manage Agile processes, and ensure alignment with strategic goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Help us drive impactful solutions in healthcare by leading business analysis and project delivery initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to translate complex needs into actionable strategies, ens...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $156K *

Grow your career with a specialized role managing complex general liability and automobile claims. You'll evaluate coverage, investigate claims, and negotiate settlements while collaborating with inte...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $156K *

Drive excellence in claims management by analyzing complex automotive and general liability claims. Accountable for investigation, negotiation, and collaboration with clients and counsel. Ensure effec...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Drive the development and enhancement of annuity products, partnering with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions while managing in-force business and ensuring effective implementation...

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  •   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.