Athene · 1 day ago
VP Investment Finance
Athene is a company focused on providing more for its customers and financial professionals. They are seeking a VP Head of Investment Finance to lead a global team in analyzing investment financial results and overseeing financial reporting activities, while ensuring compliance and process improvements.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Report directly to SVP Investment and Derivative Finance, who oversees Investment Finance, Derivative Accounting & Operations, Investment Valuation and Investment Finance Solutions
Work closely with senior leaders across both Athene and Apollo to ensure investment reporting activities necessary to close and analyze the company’s books and records are performed in a timely, efficient and well controlled manner
Lead a team of investment finance professionals in West Des Moines and Mumbai who are responsible for both GAAP and Regulatory financial analysis and reporting
Prepare financial analysis of actual results compared to prior period as well as plan
Provide regular updates to senior management keeping them abreast of any issues or accomplishments of the team
Develop and perform various analytical procedures to assist senior management in understanding the company’s investment performance relative to stated strategies and objectives
Ability to analyze and report on non-GAAP measures for management view reporting (MD&A) while reconciling to GAAP results
Ability to work closely with Investor Relations and assess requests and respond timely
Monitor and adjust workload across the team, as needed, to ensure that requirements are met effectively
Responsible for ensuring all staff members are cross trained to ensure adequate coverage can be provided as needed
Oversee SOX control environment related to investment financial reporting functions, processes and procedures to ensure they are executed in an efficient and effective manner
Stay abreast of market conditions, investment strategies, the changing accounting literature or regulatory guidance to ensure compliance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in an investment finance function with demonstrated progressive managerial experience
5+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience
Strong knowledge of Fixed Income, Structured Securities, Mortgage Loans and Alternative Investments. Derivatives knowledge is a plus
Ability to effectively interface with senior management across both Athene and Apollo
Demonstrated problem solving skills and process improvement experience
A strong detailed orientation while being able to see how the details impact the larger strategic objectives of the company
Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance
Preferred
CPA designation strongly preferred
Public Accounting experience is a plus
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
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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
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