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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$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes across diverse business units in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to op...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple business units while driving process improvements and mentoring staff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by conducting in-depth investigations into fraud and abuse. Analyze data, gather evidence, and collaborate with law enforcement to protect financial integrity and ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's on the forefront of operational security, overseeing security events, managing tools, and enhancing processes to protect vital data while collaborating across various technology dom...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Transform high-net-worth personal insurance management by building strong client relationships, delivering tailored solutions, and achieving growth metrics while ensuring exceptional service and compl...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by engaging with agency partners to drive growth and enhance product knowledge. This role involves business development, strategic marketing activities, and a focus on agent support i...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of individual insurance administration by leading a dynamic team. Drive operational excellence, enhance client experiences, and foster continuous improvement in a collaborative enviro...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a pan-Canadian team in individual insurance contract administration, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and exceptional client experiences while driving contin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading financial operations and reporting for a dynamic organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance, budgeting, and audit processes while driving continuous improve...

Rochester, NYIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting accounting operations and financial reporting. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance, budgeting, and audit processes for real estate and affiliated entities, ensu...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

Transform client relationships by providing expert account management and brokerage services. Collaborate with Producers to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and effective risk management solutio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving growth in enterprise sales for cloud-based HR solutions. Collaborate with internal partners to exceed revenue goals while fostering strong client relationships...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $172K *

Shape the future of healthcare underwriting by managing new and renewal business, leading a team, and driving profitability through strategic risk assessment and relationship building in a dynamic env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $165K *

Reimagine your career by enhancing IT audit processes and governance. Lead risk assessments, develop audit programs, and present findings to senior management, all while mentoring a dynamic team and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive critical modeling functions in Corporate Treasury, identifying interest risk on the balance sheet. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, prepare analytics, and ensure compliance with corp...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Transform client data strategies by collaborating in a team to design and implement innovative solutions that drive decision-making and enhance operational efficiency across diverse industries...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial operations by managing monthly close processes, revenue recognition, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while supporting budget...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative compensation solutions by leading client projects, mentoring junior staff, and translating complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to enhance executive compens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing complex Commercial Lines accounts, providing expert guidance, and leading client interactions. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored insurance solutions and ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $125K *

Manage the organization’s cash and investment portfolio, ensuring liquidity and safeguarding assets. Lead a diverse team, implement best practices, and support financial analysis to optimize cash mana...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $238K *

Empower investment strategies and portfolio management through expert analysis and client engagement. Shape decision-making, oversee risk, and enhance investment solutions in a leadership role focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $153K *

Join a team that leads and develops licensed advisors to enhance member financial security through Health, Life, and Retirement solutions. Drive operational improvements and achieve acquisition goals...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $193K *

Elevate client success by managing Surety and SDI strategies for construction firms. Leverage your expertise to analyze risks, negotiate programs, and foster relationships, driving growth in a dynamic...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Join a team that's transforming HR technology by leading analysis and delivery of innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee experiences and ensure alignment with enterpri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $121K *

Unlock potential by partnering with HR and tech teams to drive HR technology initiatives, ensuring alignment across processes and delivering high-quality, people-centric solutions that enhance employe...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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.