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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$89K - $148K *

Help us ensure data integrity and compliance as a Senior Data Business Systems Analyst, validating enterprise data workflows and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data quality across critical...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Drive data quality assurance and validation across enterprise platforms, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data workflows and implement testing strategies for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Manage financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver timely financial insights and support audits, while maintaining...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Drive data quality and compliance by validating enterprise data workflows, ensuring accuracy and reliability across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data governance and testing method...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Business Systems Analyst, ensuring data integrity and compliance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality assurance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $403K *

Champion data governance and quality across the enterprise, ensuring trusted, compliant data for decision-making. Lead a high-impact team to enhance data accountability and operational excellence in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $403K *

Transform data governance and quality across the enterprise, ensuring trusted, compliant data for decision-making. Lead initiatives that enhance accountability and operational excellence in a complex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $403K *

Lead transformative data governance and quality initiatives, ensuring trusted, compliant data across Property & Casualty operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accountabil...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $403K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $124K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive growth and development by leading a dynamic underwriting team in the Life Sciences sector, focusing on strategic relationships and profitability within the Southeast Region. Transform potential...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$328K - $380K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$290K - $380K *

Join a team that's driving the adoption of safe AI within nonprofit sectors. Use your sales expertise to secure partnerships, educate stakeholders, and amplify social impact through innovative AI solu...

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$88K - $176K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead the resolution of high-severity casualty claims, managing complex investigations and settlements while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and compliance with legal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $95K *

Empower clients through expert financial counseling, guiding them in achieving their financial goals with tailored advice on TIAA products and services, while fostering strong relationships with insti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in evaluating and pricing risk for self-funded health plans, ensuring profitability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective underwriting decisions and main...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $122K *

Join a team that's enhancing cyber pricing capabilities through data analysis and tool development. Collaborate globally to support pricing activities, portfolio monitoring, and reporting, driving dat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Commercial Property General Adjuster, where you'll investigate and resolve complex claims, negotiate settlements, and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment. Embrace t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive success by managing a diverse portfolio of complex surety accounts. Leverage your expertise to anticipate client needs, coordinate solutions, and enhance workflows while fostering strong relatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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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.