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 dynamic and experienced Vice President of Internal Wholesaling to lead and evolve our internal sales organization. This role is responsible for overseeing a high-performing team of internal wholesalers and sales support professionals, driving strategic sales initiatives, and contributing to the continued growth of Athene’s distribution capabilities. The ideal candidate is a strong leader, strategic thinker, and effective communicator with deep experience in financial services.Accountabilities:
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing Internal Wholesaling organization (70+ wholesalers, 15+ sales support), fostering a culture of accountability, development, and results
Set and execute the strategic direction for the function, aligning to enterprise priorities and driving growth through strong cross-functional partnership
Build an inclusive, performance-driven environment that empowers teams, develops leaders, and encourages innovation and continuous improvement
Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes, tools, and sales strategies to enhance productivity and client outcomes
Leverage data and insights to monitor performance, inform decisions, and deliver clear, consistent communication across teams and leadership
Qualifications and Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience in financial services (annuity or retirement solutions preferred)
5+ years of leadership experience leading and developing high-performing teams with a focus on engagement and growth
Proven ability to lead through change and growth, while driving culture, talent development, and consistent performance at scale
Strategic, data-driven thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering measurable results in complex environments
Collaborative and influential leader who communicates effectively, builds trust across stakeholders, and acts with ownership and accountability
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of relevant experience in financial services
- 5+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven ability to lead through change and growth
- Strategic data-driven thinker with strong problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and influential leader who communicates effectively
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.
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