VP Investment Finance

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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.
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* 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.
** Accountabilities:
*** 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
** Qualifications and

Experience:

*** 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  $ - $ 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.
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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.
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