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Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives

ConnecticutOnsiteFull TimeSenior$97,618–$146,426 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Investment Accounting
  • US GAAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Analysis
  • Audit Support
  • Process Improvement
  • System Implementation
  • Derivatives

Nice to have

  • Statutory Accounting
  • Bermuda Statutory
  • Derivatives Accounting
  • Hedge Accounting
  • Public Accounting
  • CPA

Role summary

Athene is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to support its growing derivative portfolio. This role is responsible for investment accounting close activities, preparing financial statements under U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda Statutory regulations, and performing general ledger reconciliations. The position will also lead process improvement initiatives, including AI integration, support financial analysis, assist with audits, and contribute to the implementation of a new derivatives system. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and advanced Excel skills are required.

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:

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Investment Accountant to support the continuous growth of Athene’s derivative portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in derivative instruments including options, futures, forwards, and swaps.


Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for the investment accounting close activities including the preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare U.S. Statutory, U.S. GAAP, and Bermuda Statutory investment financial documents, footnotes and supporting schedules including consolidated U.S. GAAP (10Q & 10K).
  • Review investment portfolio activity and perform related general ledger reconciliations.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects and challenge current processes within the team, including identifying opportunities to leverage AI within monthly and quarterly close activities.
  • Support the financial analysis of operating results, balance sheets, and other key performance indicators.
  • Support internal and external audit requests.
  • Assist with the implementation of a new end-to-end derivatives system.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting, or relevant professional experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting regulations required.
  • Knowledge of statutory financial accounting regulations preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel experience required.
  • Knowledge of derivative instruments and the applicable accounting guidance (including hedge accounting) preferred.
  • Public accounting experience is a plus and CPA designation strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 

$97,617.60 - $146,426.40 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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