Athene · 1 day ago
Financial Policy Manager
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expAthene is a company focused on providing more for its customers and financial professionals. They are seeking a Financial Policy Manager to shape engagement with financial and regulatory frameworks in the life insurance industry, requiring expertise in insurance finance and capital management.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Track, analyze, and interpret financial regulatory developments related to life insurance risk-based capital, investment accounting, securities valuation, and structured securities at the NAIC
Assess business implications of proposed changes and provide actionable insights to leadership
Translate complex technical content into clear, strategic recommendations aligned with Athene’s objectives
Lead cross-departmental collaboration to develop regulatory responses, including comment letters, white papers, and data submissions
Serve as a liaison between GR and internal teams across risk, accounting, finance, investments, treasury, and actuarial functions
Ensure timely, high-quality input into all regulatory communications
Prepare concise, insightful memoranda and briefings for senior leadership
Synthesize technical input into messages tailored for both technical and executive audiences
Represent Athene in discussions with regulators, the NAIC, and industry trade associations
Contribute to the development of advocacy materials, including comment letters, issue briefs, and policy white papers
Manage multiple high priority workstreams simultaneously, balancing technical rigor with strategic alignment
Support broader GR team initiatives to shape policy positions consistent with Athene’s business strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Actuarial, or a related field
5+ years of experience in life insurance, accounting, investments, risk management, and or actuarial
Strong understanding of insurance statutory and GAAP accounting, investment and capital frameworks, risk modeling, and structured securities
Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
Proven ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment
High attention to detail, accuracy, and professional integrity
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience engaging with regulatory or government affairs processes (e.g., NAIC)
Prior involvement in drafting regulatory comments or industry advocacy materials
Ability to interpret and analyze complex regulatory and financial documents
Benefits
Annual Salary for this role is market competitive.
Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!
Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
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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.
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