Investment Finance Manager-Analytics

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: The Investment Finance team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual will be responsible for analyzing and explaining investment results across GAAP and Statutory bases, including identifying key drivers of performance, and communicating insights to senior leadership and various stakeholders across Athene and Apollo. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently to investigate complex topics and develop well-supported conclusions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in financial analysis and a foundational understanding of GAAP and Statutory reporting.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or investment-related roles
2+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience
Knowledge of GAAP and Statutory financial accounting regulations a plus
Ability to break down complex issues into structured analyses and actionable insights
Comfortable working with ambiguity and independently researching topics
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex financial information
Proactive and intellectually curious mindset with ability to partner effectively across teams
Experience improving processes and driving efficiencies
Proficiency in Excel, PPT and additional data analysis tools a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus

Responsibilities

Lead investment analytics across GAAP and Statutory results: Analyze monthly and quarterly investment results across multiple asset classes to identify and explain key drivers of performance and key metrics Translate complex financial results into clear, concise insights for senior leadership, Investor Relations, and SEC reporting Oversee and review analyses produced by team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of key drivers and insights
Build cross-functional partnerships to analyze and explain key drivers of results: Establish and maintain effective relationships across Investment Finance, Investment Accounting, Financial Reporting, Apollo, Treasury, and IT Collaborate across these groups to investigate drivers of results and resolve questions Proactively research and interpret information, leveraging these partnerships to anticipate trends and develop clear, well-supported conclusions
Support external reporting and stakeholder inquiries: Provide analytics and insights to support 10Q/10K, MD&A, and other regulatory reporting requirements Address ad hoc questions from Investor Relations, Apollo, SEC reporting, and other internal teams with clear, timely, and accurate analysis
Own and enhance analytical processes: Identify opportunities to improve reporting, analytics, and variance attribution processes Partner with IT and other teams to drive automation, scalability, and data quality improvements
Drive independent problem-solving on complex topics: Break down ambiguous or complex investment-related issues into structured analyses and actionable insights Demonstrate intellectual curiosity by digging into new investment strategies, structures, and accounting implications
Lead and develop a team of professionals: Set expectations, provide mentorship and coaching, and drive accountability and results Review team deliverables, providing guidance and ensuring high-quality, consistent output Foster collaboration, clear communication, and continuous improvement

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