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VP FP&A

Athene

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Compensation
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Location
West Des Moines, IA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FSAASACFACPAAdvanced Quantitative CredentialBachelor's degree

Job overview

Athene is hiring a VP FP&A. Athene is seeking a strategic and highly analytical Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the evolution of enterprise financial planning and forecasting capabilities. This leader will oversee the development and governance of sophisticated FP&A models that integrate investment, actuarial, treasury, accounting, and capital data to support executive decision-making and long-term business strategy. The ideal candidate combines exceptional quantitative expertise with strong leadership skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Key focus areas include Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous enhancement of Athene's enterprise FP&A models., Partner across Investments, Asset Management, Actuarial, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Capital Management, Risk, and Technology., and Oversee investment income forecasting and attribution..

Successful candidates bring 10+ Years Financial Planning Experience, 5+ Years People Leadership, and Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Discipline. Important skills include Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Forecasting, FP&A Models, Investment Income Forecasting, Attribution, and Automation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Planning & AnalysisFinancial ForecastingFP&a ModelsInvestment Income ForecastingAttributionAutomationData Quality ImprovementsAI-Enabled Analytical CapabilitiesComplex Financial ModelingScenario PlanningPerformance AnalysisRisk ManagementActuarialCorporate FinanceInvestment ModelingInsurance FinanceConsultingQuantitative Financial DisciplinesAsset-Liability ManagementInsurance or Asset-Intensive Financial ServicesTranslating Complex Data Into Business InsightsLead Cross-Functional InitiativesInfluence Executive StakeholdersBuild High-Performing TeamsDrive Innovation Through Data, Technology, and AI-Enabled SolutionsProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCreativityBias for ActionSimplify Complex Financial Concepts for Executive Decision-Makers

Qualifications

10+ Years Relevant Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Actuarial, Corporate Finance, Investment Modeling, Insurance Finance, Consulting, or Other Highly Quantitative Financial Disciplines5+ Years People Leadership ExperienceBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in MathematicsBachelor's Degree in Actuarial ScienceBachelor's Degree in EconomicsBachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in StatisticsBachelor's Degree in a Related Quantitative DisciplineFSAASA

Full job description

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 strategic and highly analytical Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the evolution of our enterprise financial planning and forecasting capabilities. This leader will oversee the development and governance of sophisticated FP&A models that integrate investment, actuarial, treasury, accounting, and capital data to support executive decision-making and long-term business strategy.

Working across Finance and in close partnership with Apollo investment teams and enterprise leaders, this role will help shape how Athene evaluates financial performance, allocates capital, and drives profitable growth. The ideal candidate combines exceptional quantitative expertise with strong leadership skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous enhancement of Athene's enterprise FP&A models, ensuring accurate, scalable, and insightful financial forecasting across the organization.

  • Partner across Investments, Asset Management, Actuarial, Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Capital Management, Risk, and Technology to align financial assumptions and deliver integrated forecasting and scenario analysis.

  • Oversee investment income forecasting and attribution, providing executive leadership with clear insights into earnings drivers, portfolio performance, interest rate impacts, and financial outlook.

  • Develop and lead a high-performing FP&A team while fostering innovation, accountability, collaboration, and the continuous development of technical talent.

  • Drive automation, data quality improvements, and AI-enabled analytical capabilities that improve forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

  • Deliver actionable recommendations to senior leadership through complex financial modeling, scenario planning, and performance analysis that support enterprise growth and risk management.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, actuarial, corporate finance, investment modeling, insurance finance, consulting, or other highly quantitative financial disciplines, with 5+ years of people leadership experience.

  • Deep expertise in financial modeling, investment income forecasting, asset-liability management, insurance or asset-intensive financial services, and translating complex data into business insights.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence executive stakeholders, build high-performing teams, and drive innovation through data, technology, and AI-enabled solutions.

  • Strong critical thinking, adaptability, creativity, bias for action, and the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for executive decision-makers.

  • Professional designation such as FSA, ASA, CFA, CPA, MBA, or other advanced quantitative credential is strongly preferred.

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) .

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/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.

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