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ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT

New York Life

New York City, UShybrid$81k-$116k/yrPosted Aug 3, 2026
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About the role

Job Description

Requisition ID

94559

Department

Corporate Finance

Job Function

Corporate Finance

Location

New York,New York,United States

Role Location Designation

Hybrid - 3 days per week

Job Requisition ID: 94559

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Actuarial Assistant

This role is part of the actuarial development program. We provide our actuarial trainees with a broad background in both theoretical and practical applications of actuarial science by combining rotating job assignments with support towards the completion of the actuarial exams. We also provide significant opportunities to improve business and leadership skills that enable advancement through the company and prove valuable throughout one's career.

Potential rotation placements may include responsibilities such as:

• Developing premiums and benefits for new and enhanced insurance and annuity products

• Designing new products and product features

• Monitoring experience and developing modeling assumptions

• Calculating reserves and reporting actuarial balances

• Projecting product profitability and analyzing drivers of financial performance

• Quantifying risk exposure and proposing ways to manage risk

• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Working towards FSA designation in the Society of Actuaries

• Prefer passage of two or more Society of Actuaries exams

• Bachelor's degree with preferred majors in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, or Finance

• Prefer cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Analytically minded

• Strong decision making abilities

• Knowledge of modeling packages, programming languages, and spreadsheet/database software

Job Level: LEVELPF2

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

Job Requisition ID: 94559

Compensation

This Other role pays $81k-$116k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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