VP Investment Finance

Athene•McHenry, IL

1d•$206,533 - $309,799

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: Athene has an opportunity for a highly visible VP Head of Investment Finance. The VP will lead an investment finance team (~10 global staff) and oversee the analysis of investment financial results, managing GAAP and Statutory financial statement disclosures, drive process improvements and automation, enhance the control environment and be responsible for day-to-day oversight of analysis and financial reporting activities. In addition, he/she will be a business partner with the 3rd party asset manager to ensure accurate, timely and efficient data is provided to AHL on a monthly basis.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in an investment finance function with demonstrated progressive managerial experience
5+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience
CPA designation strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Fixed Income, Structured Securities, Mortgage Loans and Alternative Investments. Derivatives knowledge is a plus
Ability to effectively interface with senior management across both Athene and Apollo
Demonstrated problem solving skills and process improvement experience
A strong detailed orientation while being able to see how the details impact the larger strategic objectives of the company
Public Accounting experience is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance

Responsibilities

Report directly to SVP Investment and Derivative Finance, who oversees Investment Finance, Derivative Accounting & Operations, Investment Valuation and Investment Finance Solutions
Work closely with senior leaders across both Athene and Apollo to ensure investment reporting activities necessary to close and analyze the company’s books and records are performed in a timely, efficient and well controlled manner
Lead a team of investment finance professionals in West Des Moines and Mumbai who are responsible for both GAAP and Regulatory financial analysis and reporting
Prepare financial analysis of actual results compared to prior period as well as plan
Provide regular updates to senior management keeping them abreast of any issues or accomplishments of the team
Develop and perform various analytical procedures to assist senior management in understanding the company’s investment performance relative to stated strategies and objectives
Ability to analyze and report on non-GAAP measures for management view reporting (MD&A) while reconciling to GAAP results
Ability to work closely with Investor Relations and assess requests and respond timely
Monitor and adjust workload across the team, as needed, to ensure that requirements are met effectively
Responsible for ensuring all staff members are cross trained to ensure adequate coverage can be provided as needed
Oversee SOX control environment related to investment financial reporting functions, processes and procedures to ensure they are executed in an efficient and effective manner
Stay abreast of market conditions, investment strategies, the changing accounting literature or regulatory guidance to ensure compliance