AVP Corporate Development

Athene • New York, NY

1d • $138,278 - $244,030 • Hybrid

About The Position

The AVP Corporate Development leads all phases of reinsurance transactions, from initial target identification through bidding, transaction structuring, contract negotiation, closing, and post-close activities. The role contributes to developing and maintaining complex transaction models and assumptions based on complex mathematics and algorithms. It also manages third-party reinsurance clients, supports internal deal approvals, strengthens transaction review controls and processes, researches actuarial concepts and industry developments, analyzes due diligence materials, and oversees projects in collaboration with other business units and external partners. The work site is New York, New York, with the opportunity to work from home a few days per week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience building and using actuarial or mathematical models for complex data analyses.
• At least 5 years of experience in insurance, investment banking, and/or financial services.
• At least 5 years of experience conducting actuarial and financial analyses of annuities and life insurance matters.
• At least 5 years of experience developing actuarial models in Microsoft Excel using mortality-contingent financial and statistical calculations.
• At least 5 years of experience using financial and statistical modeling to forecast economic outcomes under adverse asset and liability scenarios.
• At least 5 years of experience using Power BI for data analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a team of junior actuarial associates.
• At least 3 years of experience analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating data to develop product strategies.
• At least 3 years of experience with Visual Stream Mapping.
• At least 3 years of experience with LEAN methodologies.
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• ASA or FSA required.
• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with a Finance major, or a closely related quantitative field; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree plus 7 years of progressive related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of reinsurance transactions, from target identification through bidding, structuring, contract negotiation, closing, and post-close activities.
• Contribute to the development of transaction models and assumptions.
• Manage third-party reinsurance clients and discuss industry trends, products, rate-setting strategies, rate communications, and business opportunities.
• Prepare internal deal documents and materials for management approval.
• Document internal controls and develop and implement policies and procedures to improve the transaction review process and quality of deliverables.
• Research and summarize actuarial concepts, regulations, and industry trends, including actuarial guidelines and capital market and insurance industry developments that may affect deal valuation.
• Analyze due diligence materials, including actuarial appraisals, confidential information memoranda, policy forms, product specifications, and insurance liability cash flows.
• Oversee projects, collaborate with other business units, and maintain third-party business relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior