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Purpose & Impact:
The AVP Corporate Development leads all phases of a reinsurance transaction, from initial target identification through bidding, transaction structuring, contract negotiation, closing and post-close- activities. This role also develops and maintains the highly complex transaction models and assumptions, which are based on complex mathematics and algorithms.Key Deliverables:
- Leads all phases of a reinsurance transaction, from initial target identification through bidding, transaction structuring, contract negotiation, closing and post-close- activities.
- Contribute to the development of transaction models and assumptions.
- Manage third-party reinsurance clients, including ongoing discussions on industry trends, new and existing products, rate setting strategies, rate communications and additional business opportunities.
- Prepare internal deal documents and materials for the management approval process.
- Document internal controls, develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance transaction review process and overall quality of deliverables.
- Research and summarize actuarial concepts, regulations and industry trends including actuarial guidelines, capital market and insurance industry activities and trends which could impact deal valuation.
- Analyze due diligence materials including actuarial appraisals, confidential information memoranda, policy forms, product specifications and insurance liability cash flows.
- Oversee projects, collaborate with other business units, and maintain third party business relationships.
- Work site is New York, New York with the opportunity to work from home a few days per week.
What You Need to Bring:
- 5 years of experience:
- Building and using actuarial or mathematical models to perform complex data analyses;
- Working in the insurance, investment banking and/or financial services sector
- Conducting actuarial and financial analyses of annuities and life insurance matters
- Developing actuarial models in Microsoft Excel utilizing mortality-contingent financial and statistical calculations
- Using financial and statistical modelling to forecast economic outcomes under adverse asset and liability scenarios
- Using Power BI for data analysis, data visualization, and reporting.
- 3 years of experience:
- Managing team of junior actuarial associates
- Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data to develop product strategies
- Visual Stream Mapping
- LEAN methodologies
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ASA or FSA required.
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with a major in Finance or a closely related quantitative field. We will accept as equivalent a bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of progressive related experience.
$138,278 to $244,030 USD Annual
Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.
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Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience building and using actuarial or mathematical models for complex data analysis
- At least 5 years of experience in insurance, investment banking, or financial services
- At least 5 years of experience conducting actuarial and financial analyses of annuities and life insurance
- At least 5 years of experience developing actuarial models in Microsoft Excel using mortality-contingent financial and statistical calculations
- At least 5 years of experience using financial and statistical modeling to forecast outcomes under adverse asset and liability scenarios
- At least 5 years of experience using Power BI for data analysis, visualization, and reporting
- At least 3 years of experience managing junior actuarial associates
- At least 3 years of experience analyzing data to develop product strategies
- At least 3 years of experience with Visual Stream Mapping
- At least 3 years of experience with Lean methodologies
- At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
- ASA or FSA designation
- Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with a Finance major, or a closely related quantitative field
- Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of progressive related experience may substitute for the master's degree
Athene Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Athene and has not been reviewed or approved by Athene.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a strong employer match and structured retirement programs. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful long-term value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies span flexible or paid time off, a robust holiday schedule, volunteer time, and paid parental, family care, and military leave. Feedback suggests this breadth is a standout element across many roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include comprehensive health coverage, mental-health support, onsite fitness centers, and one‑on‑one coaching. HQ amenities and wellness perks are positioned as differentiators for on-site employees.
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What We Do
Athene, through its subsidiaries, is a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. The products offered by Athene include: • Retail fixed, fixed indexed and registered index-linked annuity products; • Reinsurance arrangements with third-party annuity providers; and • Institutional products, such as funding agreements and group annuity contracts related to pension risk transfers. Athene's subsidiaries include Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company, a Delaware-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity and Life Company, an Iowa-domiciled insurance company, Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company of New York, a New York-domiciled insurance company, Athene Securities, LLC, an Iowa-domiciled registered broker-dealer (member FINRA), and Athene Life Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled reinsurer. -- The financial industry is ripe for change and Athene is leading the way. We’re determined to make retirement easier for you and other Americans by harnessing our passion, smarts and relentless spirit. Learn how to become an Athene financial professional at www.athene.com/contact. If you love a challenge and are driven to succeed, then Athene is your kind of company.







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