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Athene · 5 hours ago

Compliance Sr Analyst

West Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Athene is a company driven to do more for its customers and financial professionals. The Compliance Sr Analyst will provide strategic leadership for Athene USA’s Financial Crime Compliance Program, ensuring protection against money laundering and related misconduct through a robust governance and risk management framework.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Director Compliance, lead and develop a team of AML and SIU professionals, setting clear performance expectations and building a culture of excellence, accountability, and ethical behavior

Execute a forward-looking Financial Crime strategy aligned with regulatory expectations and business objectives

Serve as a liaison for financial crime compliance matters with regulators and law enforcement pertaining to investigation matters

Oversee AML and Fraud risk assessments and ensure ongoing enhancement of risk registers, transaction monitoring programs, and investigative processes

Approve and maintain AML, Fraud, and SIU policies and procedures consistent with legal and regulatory requirements

Ensure quality assurance reviews are conducted and findings are remediated effectively

Lead periodic management reporting on AML/SIU activity, including risk metrics, trends, and remediation progress

Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor program effectiveness

Provide oversight for external fraud investigations, SAR filings, and law enforcement referrals

Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including suspicious activity reports, fraud summaries, and internal audit responses

Review significant cases, ensuring appropriate escalation and consistent application of investigative standards

Collaborate with Legal, Operations, Risk, and other business units to integrate compliance into operational processes

Represent the Compliance function in enterprise risk assessments and product reviews to identify emerging financial crime risks

Build and sustain trusted relationships with state and federal regulators, reinforcing Athene’s reputation for compliance integrity

Promote ongoing financial crime education, awareness, and ethical decision-making across the enterprise

Qualification

AML expertiseFraud risk managementCompliance program developmentRegulatory frameworks knowledgeProfessional certificationsData-driven decision-makingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or related) preferred

6+ years of progressive people-leadership experience within compliance or legal functions, including more than five years overseeing AML, Fraud, or SIU teams

Brings a minimum of 4+ years of compliance-specific expertise with a strong understanding of annuity and life insurance products, their operation, and key administrative considerations

Strong knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and state fraud requirements

Proven experience developing and implementing risk-based compliance programs in the insurance or financial services industry

Ability to function as a strategic partner to senior leadership and influence outcomes through collaboration and credibility

Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to influence across departments and persuasively build coalitions for new initiatives/ideas, which will include leading cross-functional activities of participants who do not report to the Compliance Senior Analyst

Experience with compliance technology platforms and data-driven decision-making