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Purpose:
The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for assisting in the analysis, documentation, and communication of business and technical requirements to support projects and process improvements. This role works closely with business stakeholders and IT teams to translate business needs into functional specifications, ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, and support implementation activities. The position focuses on building foundational business analysis skills while contributing to the successful delivery of technology solutions.Accountabilities:
- Perform business analysis activities supporting workflow systems, including project initiatives, system enhancements, and integrated systems.
- Partner with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and technology teams to define business needs, translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria, and deliver scalable technology solutions.
- Facilitate requirements workshops, identify process improvement opportunities, and recommend innovative solutions that enhance business performance and customer outcomes.
- Demonstrates techniques to create business and functional requirements (artifacts).
- Analyzes business problems and makes recommendations for creative solutions.
- Provides production support for analysis and resolution of system defects reported by business partners.
- Build trusted relationships across the organization, proactively manage dependencies and risks, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences while embracing change and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Military experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree.
- 3+ years of progressive responsibility & successful business system analysis or relevant experience required
- Knowledge in business analysis concepts (business process modeling (BPM), context diagrams, use cases, user stories).
- Knowledge with techniques used in requirements elicitation, project scoping, requirements analysis, project planning, and analysis activities.
- Knowledge of the annuity or financial services industry is preferred.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent experience (military experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- 3+ years of progressive business systems analysis or relevant experience
- Knowledge of business analysis concepts (business process modeling, context diagrams, use cases, user stories)
- Familiarity with requirements elicitation, project scoping, requirements analysis, and project planning techniques
- Knowledge of the annuity or financial services industry
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.
