Actuarial Assistant

 

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

 

This position is hybrid in our Tampa, FL office.  Tuesday - Thursday in office, Monday & Friday work from home.

 

New York Life is one of the leading writers of individual life insurance in the U.S.  In 1994, the company opened its direct marketing (‘Direct’) operation in Tampa, FL, which markets Group Life insurance products to AARP members.

Business Overview:
Actuaries at New York Life are actively involved in many aspects of the company’s operations, including the design and pricing of products, the evaluation of the company’s financial results, and setting the strategic vision of the company. We provide our actuarial professionals with a broad background in both the theoretical and practical applications of actuarial science by combining challenging rotating job assignments and significant support towards the completion of the actuarial exams. We also provide significant opportunities to improve business and leadership skills that will enable advancement through the company and prove valuable throughout one's career.

What You'll Do:
Job responsibilities are dependent on placement, and may include assisting with:
• Developing premiums and benefits for new or enhanced insurance products
• Designing new products and product features
• Projecting profitability generated by the company's products
• Preparing studies on financial experience
• Performing actuarial research and statistical analysis
• Completing Statutory and Tax valuation requirements
• Building and testing actuarial models
• Performing special projects as assigned

What You'll Bring:
• Passage of one or more Society of Actuaries exams (working toward ASA/FSA designation)
• A recent or upcoming college graduate, with a Bachelor’s degree with an accredited college or university (preferred majors in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Sciences, Economics, or Finance)
• Prefer cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong written and oral communication, and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prefer knowledge of modeling packages, programming languages, and spreadsheet/database software

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $57,500-$100,000 

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.

 

Company Overview 

At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. 

Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. 

As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it. 

 

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