Sr Automation Analyst

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking a Senior Automation Analyst to join the Automated Order Entry (AOE) team in West Des Moines, IA. You will lead automation initiatives across business, technology, and external partners to advance digital capabilities for annuity applications and customer experience.

You will work with platforms like Firelight, AnnuityNet, and Affirment, developing requirements, test strategies, and delivering product enhancements while ensuring regulatory compliance and data integration

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting insurance operations, business systems, automation platforms, or similar tech-driven processes.
• Experience with Firelight, AnnuityNet, or Affirment preferred.
• SQL or Visual Basic and related technical skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Automated Order Entry platforms, supporting enhancements, rules, integrations, and UX improvements.
• Define requirements with business and technology teams, develop test strategies, and deliver product enhancements and regulatory updates.
• Develop, maintain, and support DTCC data feeds while monitoring production performance and resolving issues.
• Build sustainable processes and documentation to improve platform stability and support.

Skills

SQL

Visual Basic

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Firelight

AnnuityNet

Affirment

Job description

Purpose

Athene is seeking a Senior Automation Analyst to join our Automated Order Entry (AOE) team. You will play a critical role in advancing digital capabilities that simplify the annuity application experience for financial professionals and customers. As a subject‑matter expert, you will help shape the future of our Order Entry platforms by designing scalable solutions, optimizing integrations, and supporting industry initiatives that improve operational efficiency and customer experience. Working across business, technology, and external partners, you’ll lead automation initiatives that directly impact Athene’s growth strategy.

Accountabilities

• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for one or more Automated Order Entry platforms (Firelight, AnnuityNet, Affirment), supporting platform enhancements, business rules, integrations, and user‑experience improvements.
• Partner with business and technology teams to define requirements, develop and execute test strategies, and successfully deliver product enhancements, regulatory updates, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and support DTCC data feeds while monitoring production performance and resolving complex operational issues.
• Build sustainable operational processes and documentation that improve platform stability, scalability, and long‑term support.
• Collaborate with external vendors, business stakeholders, Legal, and Compliance to implement industry initiatives and ensure successful delivery of automation solutions.
• Apply innovative thinking, critical analysis, and AI‑enabled approaches to streamline processes, improve testing efficiency, enhance data quality, and identify opportunities for continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience supporting insurance operations, business systems, automation platforms, order‑entry solutions, or related technology‑driven operational processes.
• Strong understanding of annuity products, operational workflows, and automated order entry platforms; experience with Firelight, AnnuityNet, and/or Affirment is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting data feeds, systems integrations, testing, and production support; SQL, Visual Basic, or similar technical skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem‑solving, communication, and project‑management skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, manage ambiguity, drive innovation, and leverage AI tools appropriately to improve business outcomes.
• Self‑motivated with a bias for action, ownership mindset, adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results while collaborating across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statements

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer. 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.