Vice President, Internal Audit

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Vice President, Internal Audit is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the future state of Internal Audit and SOX across Athene and the broader Apollo integrated operating model. The role requires a highly adaptable, high-initiative executive who can operate effectively in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities, organizational complexity, and high expectations for leadership, accountability, and execution. Success in this role requires strong executive presence, highly proactive communication, and the ability to lead visibly and effectively across senior stakeholder forums. This is not a traditional audit leadership role focused primarily on audit execution or SOX administration. The position is designed for a forward-looking leader who can evolve the function into a strategic, technology-enabled organization aligned to the “One Apollo” operating model.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, accounting, finance, or related disciplines, including 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls, and strategic transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, executive presence, stakeholder management, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with agility, innovation, sound judgment, and a people-centered leadership approach aligned to Athene’s BEAM values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within insurance, asset management, financial services, retirement services, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Athene’s internal audit function by delivering a dynamic, risk-based audit strategy aligned to enterprise priorities and emerging risks.
• Drive innovation and transformation through AI-enabled audit practices, data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead modernization initiatives that enhance scalability and technology-enabled assurance capabilities across the integrated Apollo/Athene operating environment.
• Build trusted relationships with executive leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders across Athene and Apollo.
• Lead effectively within highly matrixed and evolving organizational environments, driving alignment across enterprise stakeholders.
• Drive organizational agility and execution in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, organizational change, and evolving strategic priorities.

Benefits

• We offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
• Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!
• Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

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