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Purpose & Impact:
Drive Athene’s growth by leading the development, execution and ongoing management of global reinsurance transactions. As VP, Corporate Development, you will shape transaction strategy, build strategic counterparty relationships and guide complex opportunities from initial evaluation through closing and ongoing performance management. You will also provide leadership and oversight for Pension Group Annuity initiatives, partnering across the business to support disciplined growth, effective execution and strong financial outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to influence significant business decisions, combining Athene’s scale and Apollo partnership with an entrepreneurial approach to growth and innovation. You will lead with accountability, develop talent and model Athene’s BEAM values.
Key Deliverables:
- Lead transaction strategy and execution. Identify and prioritize opportunities aligned with Athene’s growth objectives; oversee due diligence, valuation, bidding, structuring, negotiation, closing and post-close reviews, with accountability for execution quality and financial outcomes.
- Build and expand strategic reinsurance relationships. Lead engagement with third-party clients and counterparties on product opportunities, pricing and rate strategies, market developments and opportunities to deepen partnerships.
- Provide Pension Group Annuity leadership and oversight. Partner with business leaders to guide growth priorities, evaluate transaction opportunities and oversee execution and ongoing performance, coordinating with Actuarial, Investments, Finance, Risk, Legal and Operations.
- Guide analysis and executive decisions. Challenge transaction assumptions, assess financial and strategic implications, and oversee recommendations and approval materials for senior management and the Board of Directors. Translate complex actuarial, accounting, regulatory and capital considerations into clear business recommendations.
- Strengthen governance and execution capabilities. Establish transaction review standards, internal controls and performance measures; anticipate emerging risks and market changes; and apply AI, automation and other tools to improve analysis, documentation and execution while protecting confidential information.
- Lead people and cross-functional delivery. Set priorities, align resources and hold teams accountable for results. Develop professionals and emerging leaders, resolve complex issues and influence stakeholders to advance business objectives with urgency and sound judgment.
What You Need to Bring:
- 10+ years of corporate development, reinsurance, insurance transactions or relevant professional experience, preferred. This must include 5+ years of formal or informal leadership.
- Demonstrated success leading complex financial services or insurance transactions, including due diligence, financial analysis, structuring, negotiation and execution, with a strong understanding of annuity and/or life insurance economics.
- Knowledge of Pension Group Annuity and pension risk transfer transactions, with the ability to guide business priorities, assess opportunities and oversee execution in partnership with technical and operational leaders.
- Strong understanding of insurance accounting, capital and regulatory frameworks across relevant markets, supported by the ability to evaluate actuarial analyses, projected cash flows and transaction risks. A professional actuarial or financial designation is preferred.
- Proven ability to develop talent, lead across functions and influence executives and counterparties. Bring critical thinking, commercial judgment, adaptability and a bias for action, along with the ability to apply AI and analytical tools responsibly.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Actuarial Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
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Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.
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