Athene · 1 day ago
Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master
West Des Moines, Iowa
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAthene is a dynamic company focused on delivering high-quality financial solutions. The Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master will guide cross-functional teams to ensure business needs are clearly defined and aligned with strategic objectives while facilitating agile delivery and improving team effectiveness.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements, workflows, data flows, and system dependencies across applications and integrations
Partner with business and technology leaders to decompose initiatives into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals aligned to enterprise priorities
Lead and support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Act as a liaison between product owners, technology teams, project managers, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment
Support iterative delivery within an Agile framework while applying appropriate rigor for documentation, compliance, and traceability
Track and communicate sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and metrics to stakeholders
Communicate complex business and technical concepts in clear, actionable terms tailored to diverse audiences
Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, delivery processes, and product quality
Proactively identify, track, and help resolve blockers that impact team progress, escalating risks when necessary
Help ensure sprint and project commitments are met through proactive coordination, dependency management, and stakeholder alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Scrum Master, or Agile delivery role within a technology-focused environment
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into functional requirements, technical specifications, and user stories
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including participation in or facilitation of core ceremonies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams
Experience documenting business processes, workflows, data dependencies, and system integrations, with proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
Preferred
Experience in financial services or insurance, particularly annuities or retirement services
Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent
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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2025 (17)
2024 (28)
2023 (24)
2022 (22)
2021 (22)
2020 (14)
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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