VP New Markets

Athene • Greenwich, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Athene is redefining retirement services through innovation, disciplined growth, and differentiated access to capital. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Athene leverages one of the most sophisticated investment platforms in the world, enabling the firm to originate high-quality assets, scale new businesses, and deliver industry-leading solutions. The VP, New Markets will define and drive Athene’s expansion into new products, distribution channels, and strategic partnerships. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, investment, and execution, owning a portfolio of growth initiatives and shaping where and how Athene competes in the future. This is a highly visible leadership role with direct engagement across Athene and Apollo senior leadership, responsible for translating market opportunities into scalable businesses and long-term enterprise value.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, insurance, asset management, or related fields
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams and developing talent
• Demonstrated experience defining strategy and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
• Strong understanding of retirement, insurance, asset management, or adjacent markets, including products and distribution models
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, operate in ambiguity, and drive outcomes with a bias for action
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Define and lead Athene’s new markets strategy, identifying opportunities across products, distribution, and geographies aligned to enterprise growth objectives
• Own and manage a portfolio of strategic growth initiatives, including prioritization, investment decisions, and execution oversight
• Originate, build, and scale new businesses and platforms, with accountability for long-term performance and market impact
• Develop and articulate investment theses, business cases, and strategic roadmaps leveraging market insights and Apollo’s capabilities
• Lead cross-functional execution across product, distribution, operations, finance, legal, and risk to deliver complex, enterprise-level initiatives
• Build and manage external partnerships (institutional partners, distributors, strategic counterparties) to accelerate growth and market entry
• Partner with Athene and Apollo senior leadership to influence strategy, align priorities, and unlock new opportunities
• Anticipate and respond to market, regulatory, and competitive dynamics, translating insights into actionable strategies
• Develop and lead talent, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned to Athene’s BEAM values
• Promote a risk-aware and ethical environment, ensuring strong governance and alignment with regulatory expectations

Benefits

• inclusive and dynamic work environment
• Annual Salary for this role is market competitive
• discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included
• 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: Director