Senior Associate, PGA Solutions Development

Accountabilities

• Originate opportunities and support bespoke pension risk transfer and balance sheet solutions for large pension plan sponsors
• Develop creative de-risking strategies for:
• U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans
• Public sector pension plans
• International pension markets (e.g., Japan and the UK)
• Incubate, test, and bring new pension solutions to market, from concept development through execution, supported by market analysis, competitive positioning, and go-to-market narratives
• Assist with transaction structuring, pricing support, and internal approval processes for large and complex pension group annuity transactions
• Collaborate with Apollo to originate corporate pipeline by leveraging their sponsor and advisor relationships to identify opportunities for differentiated Athene solutions
• Lead development of high-impact presentations and written materials to socialize, position, and explain solutions with senior leadership, clients, and advisors

Qualifications and Experience

• Exceptional presentation, storytelling, and communication skills (visual and written)
• Strong financial and analytical foundation, with the ability to synthesize information and explain trade-offs clearly
• Experience & Background:
• Bachelor’s degree required; finance, economics, math, or related background preferred
• 6+ years of experience in corporate development, strategy, management consulting, investment banking, or other transaction-oriented roles
• Pension or broader insurance industry experience strongly preferred

Additional Details

• Willingness to travel (~10%)
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and execution excellence
• $133,472.80 - $200,209.20 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

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.