Director Strategy & Innovation

Athene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director to redefine retirement solutions. This role involves leading innovative business strategies, conducting market research, and collaborating across teams to drive impactful projects. With a focus on performance measurement and talent development, you will play a crucial role in the growth of new businesses. If you are passionate about building and incubating new ventures in a dynamic environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the financial services sector while fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategy consulting or banking experience preferred.
• Passionate about incubating and building new businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to identify market needs and shape product strategy.
• Collaborate in the design and development of new business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Consulting

Project Management

Market Research

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Financial Modeling

Business Development

Education

MBA

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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. We offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose:

We are on a mission to redefine retirement, driving the most innovative and ambitious agenda in financial services. Working at the intersection of Apollo’s New Markets business and Athene Strategy & Innovation, we are building new businesses from the ground up, with the resources of a leading private asset manager and leading annuity provider behind us.

The Director is a key part of the team and will lead efforts to identify market needs, shape product strategy, build partnerships, and drive business planning through execution. You will also partner closely with multiple teams at Apollo and Athene including product and distribution, technology, operations, and marketing.

Accountabilities:

1. Opportunity Identification and Development: Support the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities that align with the firm's strategic objectives. Conduct market research and competitive analyses, frame and socialize opportunities, and lead business case development.
2. Business Design: Collaborate in the design and development of new business opportunities (products, channels, market segments). Lead and support the development of business plans, including financial models, go-to-market strategies, and operational frameworks.
3. Project Management for Business Launch: Lead incubation projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery. Apply project management methodologies to define work plans, track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Collaborate across multiple groups including product/pricing, distribution, asset management, operations, technology, finance, marketing, and risk to successfully launch new businesses.
4. Transition and Integration: Lead processes to fully embed incubated businesses into the larger organization for scaling. Provide support to ensure smooth integration and continued growth post-transition.
5. Performance Measurement: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and financial impact of incubated businesses, along with supporting regular reviews and reporting on performance, and adjusting strategies as needed.
6. Culture and Talent Development: Contribute to developing and retaining high-performance team members. Promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MBA and 5+ years of strategy consulting or banking experience preferred, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 7+ years of strategy consulting and/or banking experience.
• 4+ years of retirement industry experience preferred, with eagerness to deepen knowledge and become an SME.
• Passionate about incubating and building new businesses.
• Highly motivated and effective in fast-moving environments, working collaboratively and influencing without direct authority.
• Superior communication skills and ability to engage with C-Suite audiences.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills required.
• Experience leading large-scale projects, balancing multiple priorities, and meeting tight deadlines.

$174,560.00 - $261,840.00 USD Annual

Annual salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary will be based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements, and skill level, finalized at the time of offer. A discretionary bonus or variable sales incentive may also be included depending on the role.

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