Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Investment Accountant to support the continuous growth of Athene’s derivative portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in derivative instruments including options, futures, forwards, and swaps.

• Responsible for the investment accounting close activities including the preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations.
• Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory investment financial documents, footnotes and supporting schedules including consolidated U.S. GAAP (10Q & 10K).
• Review investment portfolio activity and perform related general ledger reconciliations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and challenge current processes within the team, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI within monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators.
• Support internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system.

• 5+ years relevant experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting required.
• Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations required.
• Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required.
• Knowledge of derivative instruments and the applicable accounting guidance (including hedge accounting) preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus and CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Annual Salary: $97,617.60 - $ USD. Salary is market competitive and based on geographic location, experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level. A 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. 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.