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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$209K - $283K *

Drive innovative financial solutions for insurance companies, focusing on inforce mortality and morbidity transactions. Engage in deal structuring, execution, and product development while collaborati...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading investment accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations, mentor staff, and analyze data for informed decis...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Elevate investment accounting processes by supporting management, analyzing data, and ensuring accurate reporting. Collaborate with team members to enhance efficiency and mentor junior staff while mai...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Help us enhance investment accounting processes by overseeing complex transactions, supporting team members, and ensuring data integrity for accurate financial reporting. Your expertise will drive imp...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Optimize investment accounting processes by leading project initiatives, ensuring data integrity, and mentoring team members. Collaborate on GAAP and statutory reporting while resolving complex invest...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Optimize investment accounting processes and deliverables while supporting the management team. Collaborate with staff to ensure accurate reporting and compliance, and mentor junior members to enhance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Advance your career by managing investment accounting processes, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and mentor junior staff w...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Optimize investment accounting processes by supporting management, coaching staff, and ensuring data integrity. Drive project work and deliver accurate financial reporting while resolving discrepancie...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a leading investment accounting team, overseeing GAAP and statutory reporting for invested assets. Collaborate on process improvements, mentor staff, and ensure data integrity w...

Carmel, INRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tax compliance in the SaaS sector. As a key player in global tax strategies, you'll manage complex filings and collaborate across functions to drive accurate r...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize tax compliance and reporting processes while leading complex initiatives in a high-growth SaaS environment. Collaborate across teams to drive strategic tax planning and provide expert guidanc...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that’s shaping global tax strategies in the SaaS industry. Drive compliance, reporting, and research initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally to tackle complex tax challenges and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $130K *

Optimize your career by underwriting high net worth personal lines, focusing on new business and agent relationships. Collaborate across teams to drive profitable growth and enhance risk management wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the measurement of AI-driven value across portfolios by assessing business cases, maintaining dashboards, and consolidating ROI data. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of AI investments by assessing business cases, managing dashboards, and consolidating value tracking data. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency and governance in A...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $100K *

Champion the finance operations for Taft-Hartley benefit funds, overseeing reporting, audits, and team development. Drive process improvements and ensure accuracy in financial reporting while liaising...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $182K *

Champion independent risk oversight across diverse investment portfolios, focusing on Alternative Assets and Corporate Credit. Lead analytical initiatives, enhance risk assessment frameworks, and prov...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $140K *

Drive the resolution of complex commercial liability claims while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. Leverage your expertise to manage high-exposure cases, ensuring compliance an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $225K *

Champion the growth of our Insurance Programs by leveraging your casualty underwriting expertise, nurturing MGA relationships, and collaboratively optimizing portfolio performance within a market-lead...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $101K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by maintaining automated test frameworks and enhancing testing practices through AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize efficiency and improve softw...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $101K *

Help us elevate quality engineering by integrating AI-driven testing and automation techniques. Collaborate across teams to enhance testing practices and ensure software reliability, while promoting c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $101K *

Unlock potential by enhancing quality engineering through automation and AI-driven testing. Collaborate across teams while maintaining test frameworks for web and API applications, driving efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading change initiatives and driving project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project integrity and readiness while guiding stakeholders through...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Elevate the tax function by leading compliance, research, and process improvements. Provide technical guidance to junior staff while enhancing operational effectiveness in a dynamic environment focuse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead financial analysis and cost accounting initiatives to enhance operations and drive efficiency within our manufacturing plant. Collaborate closely with leadership to deliver actionable insights an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.