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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$215K - $291K *

Join a dynamic team leading financial performance monitoring and valuation for Health Solutions. Oversee actuary teams to ensure quality reporting and business insights, while fostering collaboration...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $167K *

Unlock potential by engaging in actuarial analysis and model implementation, supporting pricing, underwriting, and forecasting efforts. Develop essential skills while contributing to impactful project...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Empower your career by participating in actuarial model implementation, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while enhancing your communication and analytical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Empower your career by engaging in actuarial analysis and model implementation. Collaborate on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while developing essential communication skills and gaining insigh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Empower your career by engaging in actuarial analysis, model development, and system implementation. Collaborate on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while enhancing your communication skills and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to implementing and analyzing actuarial models for pricing, underwriting, and forecasting. Develop your skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to key act...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Contribute to the implementation and analysis of actuarial models and systems, focusing on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting. Develop communication skills while gaining insights into business and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Contribute to the implementation and analysis of actuarial models and systems, focusing on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting. Develop communication skills while gaining insights into business and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Unlock potential by engaging in actuarial analysis and model implementation. Collaborate on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while developing essential communication skills and gaining insights...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Explore a dynamic role focused on implementing and analyzing actuarial models, enhancing your skills in pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while contributing to impactful business decisions and pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Empower your career by participating in actuarial model implementation, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate on pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while enhancing your communication and analytical...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Elevate the actuarial function by leveraging advanced statistical methods and financial principles to drive informed decision-making and enhance pricing, underwriting, and forecasting processes with a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your actuarial expertise to drive data-driven decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze complex financial scenarios, ensuring effective pricing an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leveraging your actuarial expertise to drive impactful decisions. Utilize your analytical skills in pricing, underwriting, and forecasting while managing small projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $167K *

Take ownership of actuarial functions, leveraging statistical and financial expertise to drive pricing, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate effectively across teams while managing small projects wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $104K *

Innovate actuarial valuation processes by enhancing models and ensuring consistency across ACA markets. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic decisions and promote best practices in automat...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $121K *

Join a team dedicated to complex analyses and innovative actuarial solutions. You'll lead projects, enhance pricing frameworks, and mentor junior staff while driving strategic decisions to support org...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional actuarial services in retirement and health benefits. Lead projects, mentor analysts, and drive innovative solutions that enhance financial welln...

Ville-marie, QCIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering analytical services for retirement and health benefits, guiding actuarial analysts and managing client projects to enhance financial wellness and ensure quality outcomes...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $178K *

Transform actuarial capabilities by leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and collaboration across functions. Support valuation, modeling, and strategic initiatives to enhance financial insights and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of actuaries focused on managing and optimizing defined benefit pension plans, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate valuations in a fully remote envi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $159K *

Champion innovative employee benefit solutions, providing expert guidance on plan design, compliance, and administration. Utilize strong analytical skills to enhance retirement planning services acros...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $159K *

Drive compliance and innovation in employee benefits by leveraging your expertise as an Enrolled Actuary. Collaborate on plan design and administration while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$169K - $230K *

Lead the charge in actuarial excellence by managing pricing and product teams across multiple business lines. Drive innovation and strategy with your expertise in predictive analytics and data techniq...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $170K *

Take ownership of actuarial reserving processes, ensuring robust loss reserves and collaborating with global stakeholders to drive innovation and efficiency in forecasting and reporting...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.