Athene Holding Ltd
Director Corporate Development
Athene Holding Ltd, New York, New York, us, 10261
We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Purpose:Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, this role is responsible for supporting the development and review of pricing and other analytical models and the management of active and prospective M&A and reinsurance transactions.
Accountabilities:
Assist in all phases of a transaction process, from initial target identification through bidding, contract negotiation, closing and post-close refreshCreate, or supervise the creation of, pricing models for each proposed transactionAnalyze due diligence materials including Actuarial appraisals, Confidential Information Memoranda, policy forms, Cash Flow Testing memoranda, and insurance liability cash flowsContribute to the development of key inputs and actuarial assumptions within transaction diligence and pricing modelsLead the preparation of internal deal documents such as the Transaction Memorandum and materials for the management approval process (Large Case Approval Committee)Drive the documentation of internal controls and develop and implement policies and procedures to promote more rigorous transaction review; Support other process improvements which help to improve quality and effectiveness of Corporate Development deliverablesManage projects with appropriate oversight, collaborate with other business units, and maintain third party business relationshipsResearch and be able to summarize and explain actuarial concepts and regulations; Stay abreast of capital market and insurance industry activities and trends.Stay informed of proposed and newly implemented actuarial guidelines, relevant accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, and other key issues which could impact deal valuationAct as a consistent team player who effectively works across Athene to advance firm's goals while assisting with the development of junior talentPeer review work product created by others in the Corporate Development departmentMaintain appropriate levels of confidentialityQualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance or related field7+ years of experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry or investment banking background with significant experience in the financial services / insurance sectorIdeal candidate will have a significant experience with asset-intensive insurance pricing and/or accounting/financial reporting/capital modelingPreferred designations are FSA or ASA;Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage several projectsDemonstrated leadership qualitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of statutory and GAAP accountingAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to embed good organization and high levels of flexibility and auditability in large projectsExperience with actuarial systems, such as MG ALFA, Polysystems or GGY AXISProgramming experience such as Python, VBA, R, or SASExhibit dedication to completing tasks thoroughly and on time, including under time pressures and outside normal working hoursAbility to view "big picture", understand broad corporate impacts, and focus on company objectives
$141,920.00 - $212,880.00 USD Annual
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.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Purpose:Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, this role is responsible for supporting the development and review of pricing and other analytical models and the management of active and prospective M&A and reinsurance transactions.
Accountabilities:
Assist in all phases of a transaction process, from initial target identification through bidding, contract negotiation, closing and post-close refreshCreate, or supervise the creation of, pricing models for each proposed transactionAnalyze due diligence materials including Actuarial appraisals, Confidential Information Memoranda, policy forms, Cash Flow Testing memoranda, and insurance liability cash flowsContribute to the development of key inputs and actuarial assumptions within transaction diligence and pricing modelsLead the preparation of internal deal documents such as the Transaction Memorandum and materials for the management approval process (Large Case Approval Committee)Drive the documentation of internal controls and develop and implement policies and procedures to promote more rigorous transaction review; Support other process improvements which help to improve quality and effectiveness of Corporate Development deliverablesManage projects with appropriate oversight, collaborate with other business units, and maintain third party business relationshipsResearch and be able to summarize and explain actuarial concepts and regulations; Stay abreast of capital market and insurance industry activities and trends.Stay informed of proposed and newly implemented actuarial guidelines, relevant accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, and other key issues which could impact deal valuationAct as a consistent team player who effectively works across Athene to advance firm's goals while assisting with the development of junior talentPeer review work product created by others in the Corporate Development departmentMaintain appropriate levels of confidentialityQualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Finance or related field7+ years of experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry or investment banking background with significant experience in the financial services / insurance sectorIdeal candidate will have a significant experience with asset-intensive insurance pricing and/or accounting/financial reporting/capital modelingPreferred designations are FSA or ASA;Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage several projectsDemonstrated leadership qualitiesStrong written and verbal communication skillsUnderstanding of statutory and GAAP accountingAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to embed good organization and high levels of flexibility and auditability in large projectsExperience with actuarial systems, such as MG ALFA, Polysystems or GGY AXISProgramming experience such as Python, VBA, R, or SASExhibit dedication to completing tasks thoroughly and on time, including under time pressures and outside normal working hoursAbility to view "big picture", understand broad corporate impacts, and focus on company objectives
$141,920.00 - $212,880.00 USD Annual
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.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene.
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans.
Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.