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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$135K - $237K *

Shape the future of actuarial science by leading innovation, guiding strategies, and enhancing financial performance through advanced modeling and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with senior leader...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $105K *

Elevate financial accuracy by managing general ledger accounting, month-end close, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal regulations while overseeing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K *

Drive the growth of a captive consulting practice by leading teams, advising complex client relationships, and shaping strategic initiatives. Leverage deep expertise in risk financing to enhance servi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K *

Lead and empower a dynamic captive consulting team, driving strategic growth and delivering complex client solutions. Collaborate with leadership to enhance practice capabilities and navigate the evol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K *

Shape the future of captive consulting by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic growth, and advising complex client relationships. Leverage your expertise in risk financing to enhance practice cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $98K *

Transform HR processes by leveraging Workday solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and deliver insightful analytics, ensuring data integrity and opera...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $119K *

Tackle complex claims as a Senior Claim Examiner, managing bodily injury and property damage cases for multinational clients. Develop expertise in investigation, negotiation, and settlement strategies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $119K *

Manage complex multinational claims by leveraging your expertise in investigation, negotiation, and settlement strategies. Collaborate with global teams to ensure effective claim handling and represen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $119K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that specializes in multinational claims handling, focusing on bodily injury and property damage. Develop expertise in investigation, negotiation, and settle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Elevate internal audit processes by providing independent, risk-based assurance and insights. Collaborate with management to enhance financial and operational controls, ensuring compliance and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that analyzes credit policies and develops strategies to enhance lending effectiveness, utilizes data analytics for risk management, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive impactful d...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K *

Elevate client experiences by efficiently coordinating executive operations, balancing priorities, and fostering a collaborative environment, while directly supporting senior leadership and enhancing...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth and profitability in management liability insurance. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, analyze risks, and develop strategies that enhance our Financial...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate financial operations by managing accounting support for high-growth startups. Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and strategic planning, while fostering s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$60K - $108K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to manage enterprise Mainframe systems, ensuring operational excellence and driving innovation through AI tools while supporting high-volume batch operations...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $209K *

Develop tailored risk management solutions by leveraging underwriting expertise and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance customer experience and drive new busin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to develop tailored risk management solutions, enhance client relationships, and drive new business opportunities while leveraging your underwriting expertise and leadership skills...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Empower clients by crafting tailored risk management solutions, leveraging extensive underwriting expertise. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance client relationships and drive new business op...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Lead the charge in developing tailored risk management solutions, enhancing client relationships, and driving new business opportunities while collaborating with industry experts to ensure profitabili...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Drive tailored underwriting solutions by leveraging extensive risk management expertise. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance client relationships and profitability while mentoring junior coll...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $209K *

Engage with industry experts to craft tailored risk management solutions, drive new business opportunities, and enhance client relationships while mentoring junior colleagues and fostering a collabora...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by driving growth through strong client relations, tailored insurance solutions, and strategic market expansion. Join us to lead in managing key accounts while collaborating wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving financial insights and analytics for the Latin America market. Collaborate across functions to support strategic decision-making and enhance business performance through ef...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion investment research by developing quantitative strategies and enhancing portfolio management. Collaborate with teams to integrate alternative datasets and automate processes, ensuring optimal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $133K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in risk assessment platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance product strategy, engage clients, and deliver high-value solutions that revolutionize digital u...

3 weeks 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.