Director Corporate Development

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are 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. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, this role is responsible for supporting the development and review of pricing and other analytical models and the management of active and prospective M&A and reinsurance transactions.

Accountabilities:

• Assist in all phases of a transaction process, from initial target identification through bidding, contract negotiation, closing and post-close refresh
• Create, or supervise the creation of, pricing models for each proposed transaction
• Analyze due diligence materials including Actuarial appraisals, Confidential Information Memoranda, policy forms, Cash Flow Testing memoranda, and insurance liability cash flows
• Contribute to the development of key inputs and actuarial assumptions within transaction diligence and pricing models
• Lead the preparation of internal deal documents such as the Transaction Memorandum and materials for the management approval process (Large Case Approval Committee)
• Drive the documentation of internal controls and develop and implement policies and procedures to promote more rigorous transaction review; Support other process improvements which help to improve quality and effectiveness of Corporate Development deliverables
• Manage projects with appropriate oversight, collaborate with other business units, and maintain third party business relationships
• Research and be able to summarize and explain actuarial concepts and regulations; Stay abreast of capital market and insurance industry activities and trends.
• Stay informed of proposed and newly implemented actuarial guidelines, relevant accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, and other key issues which could impact deal valuation
• Act as a consistent team player who effectively works across Athene to advance firm’s goals while assisting with the development of junior talent
• Peer review work product created by others in the Corporate Development department
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance or related field
• 7+ years of experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry or investment banking background with significant experience in the financial services / insurance sector
• Ideal candidate will have a significant experience with asset-intensive insurance pricing and/or accounting/financial reporting/capital modeling
• Preferred designations are FSA or ASA;
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage several projects
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of statutory and GAAP accounting
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to embed good organization and high levels of flexibility and auditability in large projects
• Experience with actuarial systems, such as MG ALFA, Polysystems or GGY AXIS
• Programming experience such as Python, VBA, R, or SAS
• Exhibit dedication to completing tasks thoroughly and on time, including under time pressures and outside normal working hours
• Ability to view “big picture”, understand broad corporate impacts, and focus on company objectives

$141,920.00 - $212,880.00 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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