Risk Sr Analyst

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:

This risk analyst role supports the Asset Risk team in carrying out its key functions, including, but not limited to, identification and monitoring of risks, specifically, risk of credit default, planning for and executing on management of risks, timely and accurate communication to the stakeholders

Accountabilities:

·       Development of analytical tools to enable ad-hoc risk analysis across the portfolio and its subsets

·       Quality control over asset risk specific content in various committee meeting materials

·       Design of quantitative analysis templates with sub-asset class category level customization

·       Setting up internal heat maps and risk signals dashboard to serve as early warning system

·       Automating monitoring of high-risk sections/positions in portfolio as identified by the risk team

·       Working collaboratively with AAM and AHL functional areas on periodic reporting and related projects

·       Stay current on market and regulatory trends relating to any assigned sectors

·       Participate in regular risk department meetings

 

Qualifications and Experience:

·       Undergraduate degree in sciences, math, engineering, or economics

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·      Knowledge of and experience in data and statistical analysis languages and platforms (Python, R, MATLAB etc.) strongly preferred

·       Specialized graduate degree in financial engineering or similar discipline preferred

·       4+ years of technical/professional experience

·       Functional knowledge of fixed income markets, specifically US. Ability to do fundamental credit analysis

·       Expert user of Intex, Bloomberg, Excel, Powerpoint

·       Robust knowledge of risk management techniques and computations

·       The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, well-organized, independent, entrepreneurial, assertive, self-motivated, and be able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

$96,240.00 - $144,360.00 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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