VP Actuarial Valuation & ALM

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Purpose:

The VP of Asset-Based Regulatory Valuation & ALM will lead the design and integration of valuation and capital frameworks across Athene’s U.S. and Bermuda entities, with a primary focus on U.S. asset-based reserving and ALM strategy. Reporting to the SVP of Actuarial Strategy and Capital Solutions, this role connects actuarial valuation with enterprise capital and investment decision-making. The role partners closely with Bermuda valuation and capital teams to support EBS analysis and ensure alignment of key assumptions across entities.
The role requires strong technical grounding combined with the ability to influence across Actuarial, Finance, and Investments.

Accountabilities:

Strategic Leadership & Integration

• Lead the integration of asset-based reserving and valuation frameworks (VM-22, VM-31, PBR, CFT) across U.S. entities.
• Partner with Bermuda valuation and capital teams to support EBS alignment and provide U.S. actuarial input.
• Collaborate with Finance, Investments, and Capital Management to ensure valuation insights inform asset allocation and capital planning.
• Represent actuarial perspectives on ALM, Capital, Hedging, and Risk committees.
• Translate technical results into clear insights for senior leadership and Boards.

Valuation Governance & Framework Design

• Oversee design, documentation, and governance of valuation frameworks supporting regulatory and internal capital management.
• Ensure consistency of assumptions and methodologies across statutory, GAAP, and economic bases.
• Lead actuarial interpretation of regulatory developments including VM-22 and NAIC changes.
• Partner with Appointed Actuary and Valuation teams to ensure compliance and transparent control structures.
• Support the EBS valuation framework, coordinating with Bermuda stakeholders.

Capital & Asset-Liability Alignment

• Partner with Capital Solutions and Investments to evaluate interactions between assets, liabilities, and capital frameworks.
• Lead or contribute to ALM analytics and sensitivity testing for interest rate, credit, and reinvestment risk.
• Provide actuarial insight into capital optimization, reinsurance strategy, and asset-liability efficiency.
• Align valuation outputs with business planning and capital cycles.

Cross-Functional Influence & Communication

• Bridge actuarial, finance, and investment functions to integrate insights into enterprise decisions.
• Prepare and present materials for executive committees, Boards, and regulators.
• Build consensus on key assumptions, methodologies, and capital approaches.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Mentor actuarial and analytical staff, building enterprise and cross-functional capabilities.
• Promote collaboration across U.S. and Bermuda teams.
• Encourage a culture of strategic insight, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience, with 10+ years of actuarial experience including valuation, capital management, or ALM leadership.

• FSA (or equivalent: FCIA, FIA).

• Deep understanding of asset-intensive products (FIA, RILA, MYGA, ULSG).

• Proven ability to influence across actuarial, finance, and investment teams.

• Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior executives.

• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills.

• Experience working with MG-ALFA, Aon PathWise, and/or Python preferred.

$198,160.00 - $297,240.00 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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