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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Elevate your career by joining a dynamic accounting team focused on GAAP compliance and financial oversight. This hands-on role offers exposure to multi-entity accounting and self-funded insurance ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Lead client projects with minimal direction, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, analyze data, and mentor junior staff while supporting glob...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Transform the claims landscape by managing commercial property claims, collaborating with diverse teams, and enhancing your expertise in global and excess lines. Join a dynamic environment focused on...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $135K *

Drive transformation initiatives by leveraging AI solutions to enhance advisor and client experiences. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and implement innovative strategies that deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $217K *

Optimize investment strategies by leading index development and management, collaborating with partners to enhance annuity solutions, and translating complex concepts for diverse audiences, ensuring c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping compensation programs across North America. Leverage your expertise in analysis and modeling to guide pay decisions, ensuring competitiveness and fairness while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Champion the resolution of complex surety claims, guiding a team while maximizing recoveries and minimizing losses. Leverage expertise in contract law and claims management to develop effective strate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of accounting operations by leading full-cycle AP/AR, reconciliations, and supporting fast-paced month-end closings. You’ll ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing banking and c...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $274K *

Lead the charge in defining and advancing enterprise AI architecture strategies. Drive seamless integration of AI capabilities across business domains, ensuring alignment with organizational goals whi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $320K *

Elevate client relationships by providing strategic risk management and insurance solutions. Leverage industry expertise to enhance service delivery, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $274K *

Innovate AI architecture strategy to enhance enterprise capabilities, ensuring scalable, secure deployment. Collaborate across teams to integrate AI responsibly, driving value and aligning strategies...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $274K *

Partner with stakeholders to optimize AI architecture strategy, ensuring scalable, secure applications that deliver business value and align with enterprise goals. Lead governance and design initiativ...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compliance and risk management. Lead internal audit programs, analyze complex risks, and provide actionable insights to drive organizational improvements and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $131K *

Transform organizational compliance by leading internal audit programs, assessing risks, and providing actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational effectiveness and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence in underwriting. As a senior resource, you'll enhance workflows, mentor team members, and drive process improvements to ensure quality and efficiency...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $108K *

Support the CEO by managing schedules, coordinating travel, and organizing events. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supervising and guiding claims examiners in effectively investigating and settling property insurance claims while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to investigate and evaluate commercial auto claims, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation while delivering exceptional customer service and managing loss costs effectiv...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of sales effectiveness by driving impactful strategies and solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance productivity and growth while managing client projects and guiding teams in a...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $235K *

Empower your career as a VP Underwriter in Cyber, leading a dynamic team to innovate underwriting strategies, manage key relationships, and drive profitable growth while navigating complex risks in a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Innovate underwriting strategies and lead a dynamic team in the Cyber division, driving portfolio growth and fostering key broker relationships while managing nuanced risk evaluations and product inno...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in the Cyber division, driving underwriting strategy, fostering broker relationships, and managing complex risks to achieve profitable portfolio growth an...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in underwriting, managing a team while driving strategy and innovation in the Cyber division. Foster key relationships and oversee portfolio growth, ensuring al...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in defining underwriting strategy and fostering broker relationships. Manage a team, drive product innovation, and oversee portfolio growth while acting as a subject matter expert in n...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$54K - $108K *

Optimize client investment implementations by collaborating across teams to ensure seamless onboarding and exceptional service delivery, while maintaining compliance and risk controls in a dynamic, te...

1 week 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.