AVP Model Development

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is hiring an AVP of Model Development to lead development, testing, and implementation of the corporate actuarial model. You’ll support ALM, GAAP, Statutory reporting, forecasting, risk metrics, and capital modeling, partnering across valuation, finance, and risk functions.

The role requires 7+ years in actuarial model development with leadership experience; ASA is required and FSA is preferred. Strong Python, MG-ALFA, or PathWise skills are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of actuarial experience including model development, valuation or financial reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to lead teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, development, and implementation of actuarial model changes for ALM, GAAP and statutory reporting.
• Perform detailed actuarial analysis to validate results and support management decisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Risk, Capital, and Investment teams to align model needs.
• Mentor analysts and staff, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ASA

FSA/FCIA/FIA preferred

Tools

MG-ALFA

PathWise

Python

Job description

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 & Impact

The AVP of Model Development will lead the review, development, and implementation of model changes to Athene's corporate actuarial model, supporting a broad range of financial and strategic reporting needs including ALM modeling, GAAP and Statutory reporting, forecasting, risk metrics, CFT/EBS, and capital modeling. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Actuarial Modeling, this role serves as a technical leader within the actuarial organization, partnering across valuation, finance, and risk functions to ensure the corporate model accurately reflects business dynamics and evolving reporting requirements. The role requires strong actuarial modeling expertise, analytical rigor, and the ability to prioritize and deliver in a complex, multi-workstream environment.

Key Deliverables

• Model Development & Implementation Serve as key resource in developing, testing, and reviewing ALM modeling, supporting PBR reporting, Cashflow Testing, EBS. May review, design, and implementation of model changes to the corporate actuarial model supporting GAAP and Statutory financial reporting, forecasting, risk metrics, CFT/EBS, and capital modeling. Design and test robust ALM modeling capabilities across various modeling applications, including May support building asset projection model Translate business, regulatory, and reporting requirements into model enhancements, ensuring changes are well-documented, tested, and implemented with appropriate controls.
• Analysis & Insight Perform detailed actuarial analysis to investigate model behavior, validate results, and support management decision-making. Develop and maintain analytical frameworks to assess the impact of model changes on financial reporting, capital, and risk metrics. Investigate and explain material model-driven variances in financial results, providing clear and actionable insight to stakeholders. Support sensitivity testing and scenario analysis across key actuarial assumptions and market conditions.
• Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Risk, Capital, and Investment teams to understand downstream modeling needs and ensure the corporate model supports their requirements. Engage with valuation and assumption-setting teams to ensure model changes reflect current methodology and assumptions. Communicate model development status, issues, and priorities clearly to senior actuarial leadership.
• Leadership & Talent Development May manage a team of analysts and actuarial staff, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support. Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert within the actuarial organization, contributing to a culture of rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support knowledge transfer and documentation to build organizational resilience and modeling expertise across the team.

What You Need to Bring

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience), with 7+ years of actuarial experience including direct involvement in actuarial model development, valuation, or financial reporting, and demonstrated leadership experience.
• ASA required; FSA (or equivalent: FCIA, FIA) preferred.
• Strong technical proficiency in actuarial modeling; experience with MG-ALFA, Aon PathWise, and/or Python preferred.
• Deep familiarity with GAAP and Statutory valuation frameworks; working knowledge of CFT, EBS, and capital modeling a plus.
• Experience with ALM or liability modeling preferred.
• Experience with Asset modeling a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of translating complex modeling findings into clear insights for stakeholders.
• Effective communicator with experience engaging cross-functional partners across actuarial, finance, and risk functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills; people management experience a plus.

$148,700 - $196,700 CAD 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.

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.

About Us

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.

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.