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 - $90K *

Transform financial operations by managing accounting functions, preparing statements, and coordinating audits for self-insurance groups. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize fin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Oversee comprehensive accounting functions for self-insurance groups, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget preparation, and compliance with state regulations while collaborating with auditors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $259K *

Innovate the future of underwriting by leading strategic initiatives, mentoring talent, and driving excellence in complex risk evaluation. Collaborate across departments to enhance profitability and m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $156K *

Drive regulatory excellence by managing policy development for financial services sectors. Oversee research, analysis, and stakeholder consultations to enhance compliance and operational standards, en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $91K *

Transform change management processes by collaborating with teams to implement and monitor initiatives, ensuring effective tracking and communication across projects to drive impactful results on orga...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $91K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful change management initiatives across the organization. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices, provide insights, and engage stakeholders to enhance ope...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $314K *

Shape the future of our technology ecosystem by leading engineering teams, driving innovation, and aligning technology strategy with business goals to enhance customer experiences and operational effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive client success by managing complex surety bond solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with clients and carriers. Leverage technical expertise to enhance underwriting str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored surety bond solutions, managing complex client accounts with autonomy. Collaborate with clients and carriers to ensure compliance and execution quality while men...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Optimize client service and underwriting strategy in a dynamic role managing surety bond solutions. Collaborate with clients and carriers, ensuring compliance and execution quality while mentoring tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering tailored surety bond solutions, managing complex client accounts with autonomy. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure compliance, enhance operational effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Empower client success by managing complex surety bond solutions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with clients and carriers. Drive operational excellence and mentor team members i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert surety bond solutions, managing complex client accounts with autonomy. Collaborate with clients and carriers to ensure compliance and operational excellence while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $92K *

Unlock insights as you support senior analysts in corporate bond and bank loan research. Collaborate on financial models, enhance credit processes, and develop your analytical skills in a dynamic inve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing credit research processes while providing analytical support to senior analysts. Develop your skills in corporate bond and bank loan investments through hands...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse portfolio of enterprise accounts, fostering relationships with C-suite executives, and driving client success through strategic engagement and exceptional servic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring timely service and effective communication. Collaborate with teams to coordinate renewals, invoicing, and client requests while maintaini...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis. Leverage your accounting expertise to support multi GAAP environments, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring timely service and effective communication. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, handle renewals, and deliver exceptional clie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $103K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate high-stakes cases, ensuring effective communication and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states. Utilize your expertise in bodily injury and property damage to evaluate high-stakes cases, communicate effectively with...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $96K *

Elevate your career by managing complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strategize investigations, assess risks, and control litigat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $103K *

Champion complex Excess Casualty claims across all 50 states, managing high-stakes bodily injury and property damage cases. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strategize, negotiate...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $269K *

Elevate pricing strategies for Life Insurance products, driving growth and profitability. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance methodologies and lead a team of actuaries, ensuring compliance and c...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$183K - $269K *

Shape the future of life insurance pricing by leading strategy and execution across our portfolio. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance methodologies, drive profitability, and develop a high-perfo...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.