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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$79K - $104K *

Empower financial integrity by leading investment accounting teams and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Collaborate with asset management and reporting teams to enhance financial insights and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $106K *

Champion operational excellence by managing insurance and reinsurance accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. Lead a team in delivering high-quality service while supporting underwriter...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $106K *

Transform operational efficiency by overseeing insurance and reinsurance accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Provide strategic guidance to underwriters while managing co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Manage complex claims by investigating, evaluating, and resolving large loss and catastrophic cases. Collaborate with various stakeholders to control costs and ensure claimant care while leading day-t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $123K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $124K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $145K *

Engineer data-driven solutions to enhance business strategies and competitive positioning. Collaborate with teams to analyze complex data, develop insights, and communicate findings effectively to dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Manage complex general liability claims, including coverage disputes and litigation strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and compliance with regulations while maintain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Manage complex general liability claims, including coverage disputes and litigation strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely resolution and compliance with regulations while leading...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Elevate your career by driving the development of innovative indexed annuity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate market insights into impactful products, ensuring alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Drive your career forward by managing a diverse portfolio of North American General Casualty and Workers Compensation Treaty Reinsurance business, contributing to strategic goals and fostering strong...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Lead the underwriting and management of North American General Casualty and Workers Compensation Treaty Reinsurance, driving portfolio strategy, client engagement, and disciplined cycle management to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $250K *

Take ownership of underwriting and managing a diverse portfolio of North American General Casualty and Workers Compensation Treaty Reinsurance business, driving profitability and strategic partnership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise fund accounting and managed services. Leverage your expertise to resolve complex issues, enhance processes, and maintain strong client relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $115K *

Elevate your career by delivering expert fund accounting and managed services. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes, resolve complex issues, and maintain strong client relationships while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $115K *

Champion accurate fund accounting and managed services, serving as a subject-matter expert. Collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and ensure high-quality client service while managing compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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Lead the management of a $225,000+ insurance book, fostering client relationships and ensuring retention through effective communication and problem-solving. Collaborate with teams to develop new busi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

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United StatesRemote

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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.