Manager, Internal Audit Assurance Advisory
Purpose
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.
Accountabilities
Business Partnership & Advisory
- Develop a strong understanding of assigned business areas, including strategy, operations, financial performance, technology, and key risks, to provide meaningful assurance and advisory insights.
- Build trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining Internal Audit independence and providing objective perspectives on strategic initiatives and emerging risks.
Audit Leadership
- Lead operational audits, SOX/MAR testing, advisory engagements, and Direct Assist activities from planning through reporting.
- Contribute to the annual audit risk assessment and audit plan by identifying emerging risks, business changes, and strategic priorities.
Execution Excellence
- Manage multiple concurrent engagements, delivering high-quality, risk-based recommendations and executive-ready reporting through disciplined project execution and proactive issue management.
People Leadership
- Coach and develop junior team members while leading co-sourced resources and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
5+ years of progressive relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX, or related financial services roles, supported by a strong technical foundation in audit, governance, risk management, and internal controls.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification.
Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar business areas, identify the risks that matter most, and translate that understanding into practical assurance and advisory insights.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to lead multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Preferred:
Experience within insurance, asset management, banking, or another complex financial services organization.
Experience leading teams and working with executive leadership, external auditors, and regulators.