Athene · 10 hours ago
Director New Markets Product Development
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expAthene is a company focused on innovation and expanding its product offerings in the financial sector. The Director of New Markets Product Development will lead efforts to design and launch new solutions in various markets, requiring deep industry expertise and exceptional communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Lead development of initial product ideas that can be shared with potential partners
Network with Apollo teams and potential external partners to identify opportunities for Athene to provide products outside of traditional annuity distribution channels
Sets immediate short-term and long-term strategic direction and drives innovation for new product roadmap
Partner with internal cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT, Legal, and Asset Management at both Athene and Apollo to initiate product launches
Develop detailed business plans and work with management on decisions to invest in new areas
Help draft product policy forms and legal documents with potential clients and external partners
Lead execution of new ideas for all of Athene including drafting detailed product specifications, designing internal workflows, and serving as project leader
Manage junior resources to assist in legal documents, presentations, and business case development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in annuity product development, with variable annuity or contingent deferred annuity expertise a plus, and 4+ years of proven leadership experience
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships externally and within the company
Demonstrated passion for products that help address the retirement crisis across the globe
Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Defined Contribution plans, Registered Investment Advisors, or International Retirement markets a plus
Actuarial/FSA useful but not required; must have experience working with actuaries
Benefits
Discretionary bonus plan
Variable sales incentive
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.43B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
Recent News
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