Director Pricing

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.Purpose:Reporting to the VP, Pricing, this role is responsible for supporting the development and review of pricing and other analytical models and the management of active and prospective flow and reinsurance transactionsAccountabilities:Take lead on main phases of a flow transaction process, from initial target identification through product design, pricing, contract drafting, closing and transitioning to rate settingCreate, or supervise the creation of, pricing models for each proposed transactionPerform due diligence related to product design including identifying client goals and targets, analyzing experience data to set assumptions, and identifying risk exposures and mitigationContribute to the development of key inputs and assumptions within transaction diligence and pricing modelsLead the preparation of internal deal documents such as the Transaction Memorandum and pricing materials for the management approval processDrive 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 flow deal deliverablesManage projects with appropriate oversight, collaborate with other business unitsResearch and be able to summarize and explain actuarial concepts and regulations; Stay abreast of capital market and insurance industry activities and trends.Seek out and understand proposed and newly implemented actuarial guidelines, relevant accounting pronouncements, regulatory updates, and other key issues which could impact deal valuationWork collaboratively with peers and manage or mentor less experienced staffPerform peer reviews of work product created by others in the flow pricing departmentMaintain appropriate levels of confidentialityQualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance or related field and FSA or FIA actuarial designation7+ 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 modeling, with mastery of international Solvency frameworks (Solvency II, ICS, etc.)Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage several projectsDemonstrated leadership qualitiesUnderstanding 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 SAS, VBA, R, or PythonDrive. 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 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..