Director New Markets

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 redefining retirement services through innovation, disciplined growth, and differentiated access to capital. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Athene leverages one of the most sophisticated investment platforms in the world, enabling the firm to originate high-quality assets, scale new businesses, and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Director, New Markets

The Director, New Markets will play a critical role in shaping and executing Athene’s next generation of growth initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution to identify new opportunities, build business cases, and help bring new products, partnerships, and platforms to market. This is a high‑impact opportunity to work on some of Athene’s most strategic priorities, with visibility across senior leadership and direct collaboration with Apollo.

Accountabilities

• Lead execution of strategic growth initiatives from concept through launch, partnering across product, marketing, and operations.
• Develop business cases, market analyses, and go‑to‑market strategies to support new products and distribution opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, partnerships, and emerging trends in retirement and adjacent markets.
• Support prioritization and execution of a portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned to Athene’s long‑term growth strategy.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally within Athene and with Apollo to advance key initiatives and unlock new capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, insurance, asset management, or related fields.
• Experience executing complex, cross‑functional initiatives in ambiguous or fast‑paced environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills with the proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, move quickly, and drive outcomes with a bias for action.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Compensation

$- $ 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Athene is a Military Friendly Employer. Learn more about how 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.