Senior Associate, Internal Audit & SOX

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

As a Senior Associate on Athene’s Internal Audit & SOX team, you will support assurance and advisory work across complex areas of Athene’s operating and technology environment as part of the integrated Apollo–Athene Internal Audit team. You will combine strong audit and controls knowledge with sound business judgment to evaluate risk, strengthen processes, and deliver practical insights that support better decision-making. This is an opportunity to build broad business knowledge, work with stakeholders across the organization, and contribute to a high-performing team operating at the scale of Athene and Apollo.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX, IT SOX, IT audit, risk, controls, or financial services, including experience evaluating internal controls.
• Working knowledge of audit methodology, SOX requirements, governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, with foundational experience assessing technology-related risks or IT general controls.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand unfamiliar processes, identify the risks that matter most, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt in a fast-paced environment, take ownership, and move work forward with sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and use data, automation, and AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve audit quality and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute operational audits, SOX/MAR testing, IT SOX procedures, advisory engagements, and Direct Assist activities from planning through reporting.
• Develop an understanding of assigned business areas, including processes, systems, technology dependencies, financial impacts, and key risks.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business and technology controls, identify root causes, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Manage assigned work across multiple concurrent engagements, proactively communicate risks or delays, and consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers, dashboards, and findings.
• Build productive stakeholder relationships while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence, objectivity, and commitment to a strong risk-aware culture.

What This Job Offers

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