• Manager Government Relations

    Athene (West Des Moines, IA)


    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:

    Athene is seeking a strategic, analytically driven Government Relations Manager to join our Insurance Regulatory and Government Relations (GR) team. This role is pivotal in shaping Athene’s engagement with evolving financial regulations affecting the life insurance industry.

     

    The successful candidate will analyze complex financial regulatory developments, coordinate cross-functional input, and support Athene’s advocacy before regulators and industry associations. This position combines technical financial expertise with public policy insight, offering a unique opportunity to influence policy outcomes and strengthen Athene’s voice in regulatory discussions.

    Accountabilities:

    Regulatory Analysis & Monitoring

     

    + Track, analyze, and interpret financial regulatory developments related to life insurance risk-based capital, investment accounting, securities valuation, and structured securities at the NAIC.

    + Assess business implications of proposed changes and provide actionable insights to leadership.

    + Translate complex technical content into clear, strategic recommendations aligned with Athene’s objectives.

     

    Cross-Functional Coordination

     

    + Lead cross-departmental collaboration to develop regulatory responses, including comment letters, white papers, and data submissions.

    + Serve as a liaison between GR and internal teams across risk, accounting, finance, investments, treasury, and actuarial functions.

    + Ensure timely, high-quality input into all regulatory communications.

     

    Communication & Advocacy

     

    + Prepare concise, insightful memoranda and briefings for senior leadership.

    + Synthesize technical input into messages tailored for both technical and executive audiences.

    + Represent Athene in discussions with regulators, the NAIC, and industry trade associations.

    + Contribute to the development of advocacy materials, including comment letters, issue briefs, and policy white papers.

     

    Project & Stakeholder Management

     

    + Manage multiple high priority workstreams simultaneously, balancing technical rigor with strategic alignment.

    + Support broader GR team initiatives to shape policy positions consistent with Athene’s business strategy.

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

    + 5+ years of experience in life insurance, accounting, investments, risk management, or regulatory policy.

    + Strong understanding of insurance statutory and GAAP accounting, investment and capital frameworks, risk modeling, and structured securities.

    + Exceptional analytical, writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

    + Proven ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

    + High attention to detail, accuracy, and professional integrity.

    + Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

     

    Preferred

     

    + Experience engaging with regulatory or government affairs processes (e.g., NAIC).

    + Prior involvement in drafting regulatory comments or industry advocacy materials.

    + Ability to interpret and analyze complex regulatory and financial documents.

     

    $105,600.00 - $158,400.00 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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    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.