• Director Tax Counsel

    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 looking for a Director Tax Counsel to join our team. This position will report to the AVP Tax Counsel.

    Accountabilities:

    + Assist with IRS and state tax audits and inquiries, ensuring that the Company timely and accurately responds to all requests

    + Assist with analysis and responses to new federal and state tax proposals

    + Advise Tax Department on legal and regulatory developments and questions that arise in connection with preparing the Company’s federal and state tax returns

    + Assist on tax matters relating to potential mergers and acquisitions and reinsurance transactions

    + Build and maintain strong working relationships with Tax Department management and staff, as well as Finance, Legal, Actuarial, Human Resources and Compliance personnel

    + Provide support on any tax matters that impact the Company’s financial statements

    + Provide support to the AVP Tax Counsel and VP Tax & Senior Counsel on tax planning and compliance matters

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + 7+ years of corporate taxation experience required; experience in tax planning and analysis preferred. Insurance and financial services industry experience is helpful but not required

    + JD required

    + Successful experience in complex problem solving

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

     

    Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) .

     

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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.