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:
Athene is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Senior Assistant to support the Head of Operations and additional senior executives. This role is essential to maintaining efficient operations and enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities. The ideal candidate exercises strong judgment, manages competing priorities with ease, and embraces new technologies—including AI—to drive efficiency.Accountabilities:
- Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts
- Coordinates department meetings, materials, and follow-ups on key action items
- Arranges domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries
- Prepares and approves expense reports in compliance with company policy
- Supports planning and execution of team events, leadership meetings, and company functions
- Provides day-to-day administrative support, including correspondence and presentation preparation
- Identifies and implements process improvements, leveraging technology and AI tools where appropriate
- Handles confidential information with discretion and serves as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience:
- 3+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to support multiple executives simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and expense management systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to create polished presentations from concept to final delivery, including data visualization and storytelling
- Demonstrated willingness to adopt new technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism and discretion
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to anticipate needs and act with urgency
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
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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
- 3+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and expense management systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, including data visualization and storytelling
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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.
