External Relations Specialist

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Purpose:

The External Relations team at Athene, which leads all external communications and debt investor relations for the firm, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented analyst to help drive proactive media and investor engagement. The ideal candidate is thoughtful, entrepreneurial, and excels at managing multiple priorities while collaborating effectively across teams.

Accountabilities:

• Working with other members of Athene’s External Relations team to develop and implement strategic, proactive media and investor engagement plans and tactics to support business objectives
• Following, distributing and analyzing real-time media coverage around announcements and ongoing company news; prepare weekly coverage summary
• Performing a variety of research duties, including media monitoring, reporter backgrounders, conference/events vetting
• Supporting investor engagement activities, including fixed income investor calls, conference attendance and roadshow logistics; updating and maintaining investor database
• Drafting press releases, prep documents, talking points, social posts, PowerPoint presentations, internal and external content
• Serving as point of contact for content updates and maintenance across digital channels
• Managing team calendar, budget tracking and driving coordination across cross-functional teams internally
• Ad hoc projects, as directed

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in external communications. Prior

experience in financial services or retirement is preferred
• Advanced writing, editing, proofreading and PowerPoint skills
• Superior organizational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail, with demonstrated ability for accuracy and

thoroughness; highly organized with the ability to multitask effectively
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic

environment with proven ability to respond quickly and efficiently under

tight deadlines

$99,116.80 - $148,675.20 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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