AVP Operational & Model Risk

Athene
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

Lead and elevate Athene’s Operational and Model Risk Management frameworks, driving consistent risk practices across units, overseeing risk assessments, incident management, and model lifecycle governance, and partnering with senior leadership to inform risk-informed decisions. Influence stakeholders, champion governance improvements, and guide AI/tool governance within a fast-growing insurance platform.

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Athene
Athene
3 months ago

AVP Operational & Model Risk

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Job Summary

Lead and elevate Athene’s Operational and Model Risk Management frameworks, driving consistent risk practices across units, overseeing risk assessments, incident management, and model lifecycle governance, and partnering with senior leadership to inform risk-informed decisions. Influence stakeholders, champion governance improvements, and guide AI/tool governance within a fast-growing insurance platform.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the execution and continuous enhancement of Operational and Model Risk Management frameworks, ensuring consistent application across business units and alignment with risk appetite and regulatory expectations
  • •Oversee operational risk assessments, incident and issue management, and risk monitoring activities, identifying key themes, emerging risks, and opportunities for improved controls and mitigation
  • •Drive model risk governance processes, including oversight of model inventory, validation activities, and lifecycle management, ensuring robust documentation, transparency, and audit readiness
  • •Partner with business leaders, actuarial, and functional stakeholders to provide effective challenge, support risk-informed decision-making, and ensure strong adoption of risk practices
  • •Lead the development of clear, decision-useful reporting and insights for senior leadership and risk governance forums, including committees and regulatory engagements

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of relevant experience in operational risk, model risk, or related disciplines within financial services or insurance, including direct or indirect people leadership experience
  • •Strong knowledge of operational and model risk frameworks, including risk assessment, incident management, and model lifecycle governance
  • •Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide effective challenge in a complex, cross-functional environment
  • •Experience driving process improvements, governance enhancements, or risk framework maturity initiatives
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Experience:8+ yearsFinancial servicesInsurance
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving
Tech Stack:AIMachine learningRisk management

Company Brief

Athene
Provides retirement services and retirement solutions including fixed and indexed annuities, reinsurance, and institutional products to help individuals and institutions manage retirement risks and savings.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Hamilton, Bermuda
Founded: 2009
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