Compliance Analyst – Compliance Oversight & Financial Crime

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West Des Moines, IA, USA
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Fintech • Insurance
The Role

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose:

Athene is hiring! We’re looking for a professional to support key AML and Anti-Fraud functions, including sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and KYC activities. This role leads AML and fraud investigations, prepares required state and federal regulatory reports, and conducts periodic risk assessments. Additional responsibilities include employee training, maintaining case management systems and investigative documentation, and supporting audits and regulatory inquiries. The position also participates in process improvements, system enhancements, and serves as a subject matter expert for AML and Anti-Fraud initiatives.

Accountabilities:

  • Conduct Sanctions Screening, Transaction Monitoring, and Know Your Customer (KYC) activities.
  • Lead AML and fraud investigations, documenting findings and escalating to law enforcement as necessary.
  • Prepare regulatory AML and anti-fraud reports to meet state and federal obligations.
  • Conduct periodic AML and Anti-Fraud risk assessments and track remediation actions.
  • Expanded responsibilities include employee training, case management systems, and investigative documentation.
  • Maintain positive relationships with regulators and assist during audits and inquiries.
  • Participate in business process improvements and system enhancement projects for AML/SIU tools.
  • Serve as subject matter expert for AML and Anti-Fraud compliance initiatives.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, or related field (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in AML or financial crime investigations.
  • Strong analytical and investigative interviewing skills.
  •  Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and AML case management systems.
  • Certifications such as CFE, CFS, CIFI, or CAMS preferred.
  • Travel is 5% expected; role requires adaptability to changing priorities.

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.  Learn more about working at Athene.

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!  Learn more about how we support our Veterans.

Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: West Des Moines, IA
1,254 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

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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