Director, Strategy and Innovation

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
185K-278K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
Lead enterprise strategy and growth agenda, partnering with C-suite to develop growth platforms, incubate capabilities, drive AI-enabled transformation, structure strategic partnerships, and build talent and culture to scale new business initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

The Director, Enterprise Strategy will play a critical role in helping shape Athene's long-term direction and enterprise growth agenda. This role sits at the center of the company's most important strategic efforts, partnering with C-Suite leadership on enterprise growth priorities, capability incubation, AI-enabled transformation, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.


Accountabilities:

  • Enterprise Growth Portfolio Management: Shape enterprise growth priorities with senior leadership, advancing opportunities from thesis through decision and investment  

  • Enterprise Growth Platforms: Develop growth platforms that expand Athene's position across retirement and adjacent markets by building new business models, ecosystem architecture and cross-business growth engines  

  • Capability Incubation: Partner with New Markets, Retail, Corporate Development, and business leaders to help incubate strategic opportunities and transition successful initiatives into operating businesses  

  • AI-Enabled Transformation: Inform Athene's AI transformation agenda and incubate capabilities required to transform how we do business and drive competitive differentiation 

  • Strategic Partnership Architecture: Define and develop partnership strategies with FinTech and technology providers to accelerate growth and capability development  

  • Talent & Culture: Help build a high-performing, collaborative culture that develops talent and promotes innovation across the enterprise  


Qualifications and Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or growth-focused roles, with experience in retirement services, asset management, financial services, technology, or related industries 

  • Strong analytical foundation, including financial modeling, business case development, market sizing, competitive analysis, strategic assessment, and investment evaluation 

  • Confidence and strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and engage credibly with C-suite leaders 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment 

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred 
     


$185,241.60 - $277,862.40 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.

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.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or growth-focused roles (experience in retirement services, asset management, financial services, technology, or related industries)
  • Strong analytical foundation including financial modeling, business case development, market sizing, competitive analysis, strategic assessment, and investment evaluation
  • Confidence and strong executive communication and presentation skills with ability to influence stakeholders and engage credibly with C-suite leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's degree
  • MBA or other advanced 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.

  • 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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