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:
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for the investment accounting close activities including the preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations
- Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory investment financial documents, footnotes and supporting schedules including consolidated U.S. GAAP (10Q & 10K)
- Review investment portfolio activity and perform related general ledger reconciliations
- Lead continuous improvement projects and challenge current processes within the team, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI within monthly and quarterly close activities.
- Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Assist with the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years work experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations required
- Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required
- Knowledge of derivative instruments and the applicable accounting guidance (including hedge accounting) preferred
- Public accounting experience is a plus and CPA designation strongly preferred
$97,617.60 - $146,426.40 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.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years work experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience
- Knowledge of derivative instruments and hedging accounting
- Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations
- Public accounting experience
- CPA designation
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.
Athene Insights
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.
