Senior Manager, Internal Audit Assurance Advisory

Athene•West Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Internal Audit Senior Manager leads complex, high-impact assurance and advisory engagements across significant business areas within Athene's finance and operating environment as part of the integrated Apollo–Athene Internal Audit team. This role is designed for an experienced audit professional who combines technical excellence in audit and controls, commercial judgment, and disciplined execution to deliver independent assurance and practical, value-added advisory services across the organization's most significant risks. Managers are expected to develop a deep understanding of the business—not just the controls. They earn credibility through thoughtful engagement with stakeholders, anticipate emerging risks, and consistently deliver independent assurance and practical insights that enable better business decisions while strengthening the organization's risk and control environment.

Requirements

6+ years of professional relevant experience preferred in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX, or related financial services roles, supported by a strong technical foundation in audit, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
3+ years of indirect or direct leadership experience.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification.
Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business areas, identify the risks that matter most, and translate that understanding into practical assurance and advisory insights.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Experience within insurance, asset management, banking, or another complex financial services organization.
Experience leading teams and working with executive leadership, external auditors, and regulators.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of assigned business areas, including strategy, operations, financial performance, technology, and key risks, to provide meaningful assurance and advisory insights.
Build trusted relationships with business leaders using influence and sound judgement while maintaining Internal Audit independence and providing objective perspectives on strategic initiatives and emerging risks.
Lead operational audits, SOX/MAR testing, advisory engagements, and Direct Assist activities from planning through reporting.
Play a key role in shaping the annual audit risk assessment and audit plan by identifying emerging risks, business changes, and strategic priorities.
Manage multiple concurrent engagements, delivering high-quality, risk-based recommendations and executive-ready reporting through disciplined project execution and proactive issue management.
Lead, coach and develop junior team members while leading co-sourced resources and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.