Associate Actuary

Actus Actuarial Search; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work flexibility

Professional development support

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Actus Actuarial Search is seeking an experienced Associate Actuary to join a high-performing organization. You will lead complex actuarial projects, perform advanced data analysis, and deliver meaningful insights in a collaborative environment.

This role offers hybrid or remote flexibility and exposure to high-visibility work across risk, analytics, and insurance-related services, with strong professional development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years actuarial experience in pricing, reserving, predictive modeling, capital modeling, ERM or reinsurance.
• ACAS designation with continued progress toward FCAS preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and advanced expertise in R.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Self-starter mindset with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage actuarial projects from initial analysis through final delivery.
• Perform advanced data analysis, modeling, and reporting using Excel and R.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner directly with clients, brokers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior actuarial staff and review technical work products.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop documentation for models, methodologies, and data processes.
• Contribute to business development efforts, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Self-starter mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics

Tools

Excel

R

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Associate Actuary to join a high-performing and growing organization where you’ll lead complex analytical projects and help drive strategic business decisions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems, working with large datasets, and delivering meaningful insights in a collaborative environment.

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected organization known for delivering sophisticated solutions across risk, analytics, and insurance-related services. They offer a collaborative culture, strong professional development support, and exposure to impactful, high-visibility work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage actuarial projects from initial analysis through final delivery
• Perform advanced data analysis, modeling, and reporting using Excel and R
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Partner directly with clients, brokers, auditors, and cross-functional teams
• Mentor junior actuarial staff and review technical work products
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Develop documentation for models, methodologies, and data processes
• Contribute to business development efforts, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of actuarial experience in areas such as pricing, reserving, predictive modeling, capital modeling, ERM, or reinsurance
• ACAS designation with continued progress toward FCAS preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel and advanced expertise in R
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Self-starter mindset with strong organizational and time management skills

Why Apply?

• Hybrid or remote flexibility, depending on experience
• Work on complex, high-impact projects across diverse areas of business
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong leadership support
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and actuarial development
• Exposure to sophisticated tools, analytics, and strategic initiatives
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package