AVP, Strategic Partnerships for DC Retirement Platform

3M HEALTHCARE; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene seeks an AVP, Strategic Partnerships to lead Vitera’s DC partnership agenda, shaping a category-defining solution at the intersection of insurance, asset management, and workplace retirement.

The role offers direct exposure to Athene’s retirement franchise and Apollo’s New Markets platform, with responsibilities spanning partner identification, model development, and executive-ready materials. 8+ years in relevant fields and retirement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or partnerships/business development.
• Strong experience in retirement ecosystem (defined contribution preferred).
• Proven ability to structure and execute strategic partnerships in financial services.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to operate in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the DC partnership agenda for Vitera.
• Identify, evaluate, structure, and help close partnerships that expand Vitera’s reach into defined contribution plans.
• Build the commercial logic with partnership models and economics.
• Coordinate across Athene, Apollo’s New Markets, and Vitera’s leaders to ensure alignment and scalability.
• Size opportunities, evaluate partner landscapes, and prepare memos and board decks.
• Steward relationships post-launch and identify opportunities to deepen partnerships.

Skills

Strategy partnerships

Financial services

Analytical reasoning

Retirement ecosystem knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Athene seeks an AVP, Strategic Partnerships to lead Vitera’s DC partnership agenda, shaping a category-defining solution at the intersection of insurance, asset management, and workplace retirement.

The role offers direct exposure to Athene’s retirement franchise and Apollo’s New Markets platform, with responsibilities spanning partner identification, model development, and executive-ready materials. 8+ years in relevant fields and retirement experience are preferred.