Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master

Athene•West Des Moines, IA

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: As a Business Systems Analyst / Scrum Master, you will play a critical role at the intersection of business strategy, agile delivery, and technology execution. You will help guide cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions by ensuring business needs are clearly defined, well-documented, and aligned with Athene’s strategic objectives. Athene’s technology ecosystem spans multiple platforms, business lines, and integration points. Success in this role requires the ability to balance structured analysis with agile adaptability, while partnering closely with product owners, technology leaders, developers, QA, and other stakeholders. You will serve as both a facilitator and a problem solver—helping teams navigate complexity, maintain momentum, and deliver measurable business value. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, ownership, and strong communication skills are essential. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Scrum Master, or Agile delivery role within a technology-focused environment.
Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into functional requirements, technical specifications, and user stories.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, including participation in or facilitation of core ceremonies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
Experience documenting business processes, workflows, data dependencies, and system integrations, with proficiency in Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services or insurance, particularly annuities or retirement services.
Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Drive clarity and documentation Elicit, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements, workflows, data flows, and system dependencies across applications and integrations.
Translating business strategy into execution Partner with business and technology leaders to decompose initiatives into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and sprint goals aligned to enterprise priorities.
Facilitate agile delivery Lead and support Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Bridge communication across functions Act as a liaison between product owners, technology teams, project managers, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
Balance agility and structure Support iterative delivery within an Agile framework while applying appropriate rigor for documentation, compliance, and traceability.
Enable transparency and informed decision-making Track and communicate sprint progress, risks, dependencies, and metrics to stakeholders.
Champion alignment and clarity Communicate complex business and technical concepts in clear, actionable terms tailored to diverse audiences.
Promote continuous improvement Identify opportunities to improve team effectiveness, delivery processes, and product quality.
Remove impediments Proactively identify, track, and help resolve blockers that impact team progress, escalating risks when necessary.
Support on-time delivery Help ensure sprint and project commitments are met through proactive coordination, dependency management, and stakeholder alignment.