Position Overview

ABOUT APOLLO

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade credit to private equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2024, Apollo had approximately $696 billion of assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES

Our clients rely on our investment acumen to help secure their future. We must never lose our focus and determination to be the best investors and most trusted partners on their behalf. We strive to be:

The leading provider of retirement income solutions to institutions, companies, and individuals.

The leading provider of capital solutions to companies. Our breadth and scale enable us to deliver capital for even the largest projects – and our small firm mindset ensures we will be a thoughtful and dedicated partner to these organizations. We are committed to helping them build stronger businesses.

A leading contributor to addressing some of the biggest issues facing the world today – such as energy transition, accelerating the adoption of new technologies, and social impact – where innovative approaches to investing can make a positive difference.

We are building a unique firm of extraordinary colleagues who:

Outperform expectations

Challenge Convention

Champion Opportunity

Lead responsibly

Drive collaboration

As One Apollo team, we believe that doing great work and having fun go hand in hand, and we are proud of what we can achieve together.

OUR BENEFITS

Apollo relies on its people to keep it a leader in alternative investment management, and the firm’s benefit programs are crafted to offer meaningful coverage for both you and your family.

The firm and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Reinsurance Accounting Manager to lead our dynamic and fast-paced reinsurance accounting team. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of leadership skill, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s success and growth. On our team, we believe that reinsurance accounting is more than just numbers. It’s about providing insights, guidance and solutions that help the business make informed decisions and achieve its strategic goals. As a team, we are passionate about the work we do. We are looking for a Reinsurance Accounting Manager who is eager to lead the team and take on a challenging role in a dynamic and growing company. If you are an experienced manager committed to excellence, dedicated to continuous learning, and thrive in a challenging environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and lead a team of accounting professionals. Establish and manage performance expectations. Mentor and provide ongoing performance feedback to team.
Lead a Reinsurance Accounting team in the execution of all reinsurance accounting, cash transfer, and reporting-related tasks.
Primary ownership of external reinsurance, including communications with external reinsurance partners.
Learn and master complex reinsurance accounting for numerous reinsurance treaties.
Assist in the development and maintenance of automated reinsurance system.
Execute controls accurately during the year. Help identify control gaps to ensure an effective control environment.
Work with the Director of Reinsurance Accounting to represent the Athene USA reinsurance accounting function on various teams/meetings/projects within the organization.
Actively participate in internal and/or external discussions on new treaty design -including creating settlements and accounting when new reinsurance treaties are executed.
Work with the Director of Reinsurance Accounting to interpret and implement complex changes under tight deadlines.
Serve as contact for internal and external auditors for STAT and GAAP audits of reinsurance activity.
Lead and/or assist with departmental projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least 5 years of related experience; with experience in public accounting or in the insurance industry preferred.
Experience needs to include at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify, research, and develop solutions to accounting issues.
Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to proactively communicate progress and status, and timely escalate issues with proposed solutions, as necessary.
Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.
Experience in Statutory or US GAAP accounting in a life insurance company is strongly preferred but not required.
Experience with Oracle, Essbase, and Hyperion is preferred.
Strong computer skills including experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, gender/sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Any job offer will be conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time and entering into definitive contractual documentation satisfactory to Apollo.

Associate Director - Reinsurance Accounting & BDA Reporting