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Purpose:
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.
Accountabilities:
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.
Translate business, regulatory, and reporting requirements into model enhancements, ensuring changes are well-documented, tested, and implemented with appropriate controls.
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.
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.
Qualifications and Experience:
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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.
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ASA required; FSA (or equivalent: FCIA, FIA) preferred.
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Strong technical proficiency in actuarial modeling; experience with MG-ALFA, Aon PathWise, and/or Python preferred.
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Deep familiarity with GAAP and Statutory valuation frameworks; working knowledge of CFT, EBS, and capital modeling a plus.
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Experience with ALM or liability modeling preferred.
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Experience with Asset modeling a plus
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Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of translating complex modeling findings into clear insights for stakeholders.
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Effective communicator with experience engaging cross-functional partners across actuarial, finance, and risk functions.
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Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills; people management experience a plus.
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