Senior Associate, Internal Audit
Athene · West Des Moines, IA · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Accountabilities
- Execute risk-based internal audits, delivering insights and recommendations that strengthen risk management and controls.
- Support audit planning and risk assessment activities, incorporating emerging risks and regulatory developments.
- Partner with stakeholders across Athene and Apollo to assess risks, communicate findings, and drive effective solutions.
- Evaluate complex business processes and provide practical, risk-informed recommendations.
- Develop deep knowledge of Athene and Apollo businesses to identify and assess key risks.
- Enhance audit methodologies through data analytics, automation, AI, and leading practices.
- Support SOX testing and other assurance activities as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, or financial services risk and controls.
- Consistent with a Grade 50 individual contributor role.
- Experience in complex, fast-paced, and highly regulated environments.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification preferred.
- Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and SOX compliance.
- Strong intellectual curiosity and initiative, with ability to build deep understanding of complex business models and processes to identify and assess risk.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Experience leveraging audit technologies, data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.