Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives

athene· Athene Employee Services, LLC
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📍 2 Locations📍 Greenwich, Connecticut📍 West Des Moines, IowaFull time💰 USD 98K–146K
Full timeAthene Employee Services, LLC

About this role

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 relevant experience specifically in investments, banking and/or accounting required 
  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives role at athene?
The listed salary for this Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives position at athene is USD 98K–146K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives position at athene located?
This Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives role at athene is based in 2 Locations, Greenwich, Connecticut, West Des Moines, Iowa. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives role at athene full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives role in the Athene Employee Services, LLC department at athene.
Which team or department does the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives at athene belong to?
This Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives position is part of the Athene Employee Services, LLC department at athene. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives position at athene?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to athene's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives job at athene posted?
This Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives position at athene was posted on Jul 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Investment Accountant - Derivatives
athene · 💰 USD 98K–146K
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