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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$140K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in high-severity Allied Healthcare claims, managing complex cases from inception to resolution while collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure optimal ou...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing high-severity Allied Healthcare claims. Leverage your expertise to drive positive outcomes through investigation, negotiation, and litigation, while collaborat...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading high-severity Allied Healthcare claims from inception to resolution. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure best practices and positive outcomes in a dyn...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $170K *

Elevate your career by managing high-severity Allied Healthcare claims from inception to resolution. Utilize your expertise to drive positive outcomes, mentor peers, and navigate complex litigation pr...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Champion strategic alliances by driving business development and managing key relationships within the Independent Financial Network, focusing on life insurance opportunities and enhancing market pres...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $196K *

Transform financial operations by overseeing accurate reporting, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Drive process improvements and foster a culture of accountability while managing depa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Help us safeguard high-value homes by providing tailored risk assessments and loss prevention strategies. Collaborate with clients and brokers to address vulnerabilities, ensuring property safety and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $120K *

Lead the charge in maintaining accurate financial records and managing the monthly close process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes and ensure timely, reliable fi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $132K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by analyzing and creating accurate financial data. Collaborate with management to enhance accounting processes and ensure compliance while driving improvements...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that supports institutional clients, enhancing relationships through analytics, presentations, and proactive client engagement while collaborating across dep...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Develop and lead a high-performing Auto Claims team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Drive efficiency, support supervisors, and enhance customer experience through innovative practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $156K *

Develop your career with a key role in financial reporting and compliance, leading Solvency II initiatives and technical accounting research while collaborating with teams to enhance reporting process...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $123K *

Join our team to manage complex Commercial General Liability claims, guiding coverage analysis, litigation management, and settlement strategies while mentoring Claims Adjusters and collaborating with...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $170K *

Transform territory management by building relationships, underwriting accounts, and driving sales growth. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational initiatives and develop strategic plans for pro...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $170K *

Transform the commercial bond landscape by managing territory relationships, underwriting accounts, and driving sales growth. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational initiatives and develop stra...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $170K *

Drive your career with broad territory management, focusing on relationship building, underwriting, and expense management to enhance sales growth and distribution expansion while ensuring operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Architect the strategic vision for Premium Audit operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance across internal teams and external vendors. Drive transformational initiatives and enhance r...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Lead valuation efforts across diverse life insurance lines, ensuring compliance with IFRS 17, Solvency II, and US statutory reporting. Foster collaboration, deliver actionable insights, and manage a s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $155K *

Shape our pricing strategy by leveraging actuarial expertise to enhance program performance, support underwriting decisions, and drive growth across multiple P&C lines while collaborating with cross-f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in shaping our pricing strategy by leveraging your actuarial expertise to enhance program performance, drive growth, and foster collaboration across teams, ensuring sound underwriting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $155K *

Analyze pricing strategies for diverse P&C programs, enhancing underwriting decisions and risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally to build frameworks that support growth while ensuring consist...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining actuarial pricing strategies across diverse P&C programs. Leverage your expertise to influence underwriting decisions, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and drive s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on risk management, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing operational stability. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement innovative solutions and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing profitability by managing key client relationships, supporting strategic initiatives, and delivering actionable insights through data analysis to drive results across the...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$58K - $125K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and strategy, driving cost accounting excellence and profitability analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting a...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.