Investor Relations Manager

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking an Investor Relations Manager to support its fixed income IR program, translating complex financial information into clear communications for institutional investors. The role partners with Finance, Treasury, Capital Markets, Investments and Legal to align messaging with corporate priorities and market positioning.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in IR/capital markets, strong communication skills, and an innovation mindset with practical AI fluency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investor relations, capital markets or related financial services experience.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income markets and debt capital markets.
• Proven ability to develop high-quality financial communications for senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, relationship-management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Innovation mindset with practical AI fluency and judgment on tech use.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Athene’s fixed income investor relations strategy.
• Coordinate quarterly fixed income investor call process and materials.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Capital Markets, Investments and Legal on external messaging.
• Analyze investor sentiment, market trends and stakeholder feedback for insights.
• Develop investor presentations and executive materials for engagement and capital markets activity.
• Improve IR processes and digital communications using AI-enabled tools.

Skills

Investor relations

Capital markets

Financial communications

Analytical thinking

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

AI tools

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

The Investor Relations Manager supports Athene’s fixed income investor relations program and helps execute investor engagement and communications that advance the company’s capital markets priorities. Reporting to EVP & Head of Investor Relations, this role partners closely with Finance, Treasury, Capital Markets, Investments and other business leaders to translate complex financial information into clear, compelling communications for institutional investors.

This is an opportunity to contribute at the intersection of insurance, investing and capital markets at scale. Through Athene’s strategic relationship with Apollo, you’ll work in a highly collaborative, innovative environment where strong judgment, curiosity and bias for action are valued.

Accountabilities

• Support the execution of Athene’s fixed income investor relations strategy, helping align investor communications and engagement activities with corporate and capital markets priorities.
• Coordinate Athene’s quarterly fixed income investor call process, including development of presentations, executive messaging, Q&A materials and cross-functional deliverables.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Investments, Capital Markets, Accounting, Legal and Communications to develop accurate and effective external messaging related to financial performance, strategic initiatives and market positioning.
• Analyze investor sentiment, market trends, competitive activity and stakeholder feedback to identify themes, develop insights and recommend actions that strengthen investor engagement.
• Develop investor presentations, executive materials and other communications supporting institutional investor engagement, capital markets activity and senior leadership discussions.
• Improve Investor Relations processes, digital communications and operating routines by applying technology, AI-enabled tools and creative problem-solving to increase efficiency, consistency and investor experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, capital markets, treasury, corporate finance or related financial services disciplines, or relevant experience preferred.
  • Willing to consider candidates at higher levels with more experience
  • Strong knowledge of fixed income markets, debt capital markets, insurance, asset management or related financial markets, with the ability to interpret financial information and identify implications for investors.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality financial and executive communications, synthesize complex information and communicate effectively with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, critical-thinking and relationship-management skills, with the agility to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in changing environments and influence across functions without formal authority.
  • An innovation and continuous-improvement mindset, including practical AI fluency and sound judgment about when technology can improve analysis, communications or workflows while maintaining appropriate controls and accuracy.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Why Athene

At Athene, you’ll help support a growing retirement services business with the scale and investment capabilities created through our strategic partnership with Apollo. The combination brings together Athene’s retirement expertise and Apollo’s global asset-management capabilities, creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, innovate at scale and contribute to long-term growth. We look for people who act like owners, move with purpose, challenge conventional thinking and work collaboratively to make an impact.

$115,953.60 - $173,930.40 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.

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