Athene Annuity And Life Company

VP New Markets

Greenwich, Connecticut · Vp

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 71 days ago

Leadership

About the role

If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company.
Purpose: Athene is redefining retirement services through innovation, disciplined growth, and differentiated access to capital.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, investment, and execution, owning a portfolio of growth initiatives and shaping where and how Athene competes in the future.

Define and lead Athene's new markets strategy, identifying opportunities across products, distribution, and geographies aligned to enterprise growth objectives
Own and manage a portfolio of strategic growth initiatives, including prioritization, investment decisions, and execution oversight
Originate, build, and scale new businesses and platforms, with accountability for long-term performance and market impact
Develop and articulate investment theses, business cases, and strategic roadmaps leveraging market insights and Apollo's capabilities
Lead cross-functional execution across product, distribution, operations, finance, legal, and risk to deliver complex, enterprise-level initiatives
Build and manage external partnerships (institutional partners, distributors, strategic counterparties) to accelerate growth and market entry
Partner with Athene and Apollo senior leadership to influence strategy, align priorities, and unlock new opportunities
Develop and lead talent, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned to Athene's BEAM values
The VP, New Markets will define and drive Athene's expansion into new products, distribution channels, and strategic partnerships.

10+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, insurance, asset management, or related fields
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of people leadership experience, including leading teams and developing talent
Demonstrated experience defining strategy and leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise impact
Strong understanding of retirement, insurance, asset management, or adjacent markets, including products and distribution models
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, operate in ambiguity, and drive outcomes with a bias for action

Athene is redefining retirement services through innovation, disciplined growth, and differentiated access to capital.

We are driven to do more.
More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products.
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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