Business Intelligence Analyst III

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

5d

About The Position

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 hiring a Business Intelligence Analyst III to lead complex business intelligence and analytics initiatives that support enterprise reporting and data-driven decision making. This senior-level individual contributor partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to elicit and translate complex requirements into scalable, high-quality BI solutions. The role plays a critical part in ensuring data accuracy, governance, and usability while supporting BI standards and best practices. The Business Intelligence Analyst III brings deep domain expertise, strong analytical and technical skills, and a collaborative approach to delivering trusted insights and mentoring other analysts across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in business systems or business intelligence analysis supporting complex initiatives.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including advanced SQL and experience with BI tools such as Tableau and Power BI, along with a solid understanding of data warehousing and analytics architecture.
• Experience delivering BI solutions in an Agile environment using tools such as Jira and Confluence, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality documentation.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead initiatives without formal authority.
• Deep knowledge of finance or insurance business processes, with experience supporting enterprise BI, data governance programs, and modern data platforms, including AWS-based analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Requirements Management Lead business analysis efforts for large BI projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and gather requirements from senior stakeholders.
• Translate complex business needs into detailed functional specifications.
• Analysis & Quality Assurance Perform detailed data validation and support ETL/data model design reviews.
• Develop UAT plans, coordinate testing, and verify BI deliverables meet requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and reporting standards.
• Collaboration & Mentorship Partner with BI developers, data engineers, and project managers to ensure delivery alignment.
• Mentor junior and mid-level BSAs, providing feedback and process guidance.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

What This Job Offers

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