Senior Process Analyst

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West Des Moines, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Insurance
The Role
The Senior Process Analyst drives AI and process optimization across Operations, leads initiatives, influences outcomes, and develops business continuity frameworks.
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 Senior Process Analyst is an advanced contributor responsible for owning and driving end-to-end process optimization initiatives across Athene's Operations area, with a primary focus on artificial intelligence adoption and implementation. This role goes beyond analysis to influencing outcomes — identifying opportunities where AI and automation can reduce operational risk, eliminate manual effort, and generate measurable business value. The Senior Process Analyst serves as a cross-functional leader, connecting Operations, IT, and business stakeholders to shape how AI-driven solutions are evaluated, deployed, and sustained. This role is also accountable for maintaining and advancing Athene's business continuity framework, ensuring critical processes remain resilient and recoverable in an evolving technology landscape.

Accountabilities:

  • Own end-to-end AI and process improvement initiatives, from opportunity identification through implementation and post-deployment measurement

  • Coordinate the evaluation, prioritization, and business case development for AI tools and automation opportunities within Insurance Operations

  • Define measurement frameworks and success metrics to quantify the business impact of AI initiatives on efficiency, accuracy, risk, and cost

  • Conduct data discovery, analysis, and reporting to surface trends, anomalies, and performance indicators; translate findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership

  • Proactively identify emerging process issues and downstream risks associated with AI implementations and develop mitigation strategies before problems occur

  • Lead cross-functional workstreams spanning Operations, IT, and external vendors; serve as a primary process subject matter expert for AI-related projects

  • Influence decisions on technology prioritization and process investment by presenting well-supported recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders

  • Develop, document, and maintain business continuity and contingency plans, incorporating AI system dependencies

  • Mentor and serve as a peer resource across the Operations Support team, providing guidance on analytical approach and AI tool evaluation


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, with 5+ years of experience in process analysis, operational improvement, or a related field demonstrating progression in scope and complexity

  • Proven experience leading or contributing to AI, automation, or intelligent process improvement initiatives, including defining success metrics, quantifying business impact, and translating complex data into clear, strategic insights

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional efforts, influence decisions without direct authority, and present complex topics clearly to senior leadership, IT teams, and frontline operations

  • Experience managing vendor relationships and holding external partners accountable to deliverables, with proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau preferred

  • Self-directed with a strong ownership mindset, high attention to detail, and accountability for outcomes, not just deliverables

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

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in process analysis or operational improvement
  • Proven experience leading AI or automation initiatives
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience managing vendor relationships
  • Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau

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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