Job Description

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:

At Athene, we're transforming retirement services through innovation, technology, and disciplined risk management. As a Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Analyst, you'll play a key role in strengthening our technology risk, cybersecurity governance, and regulatory compliance programs while helping protect one of the industry's fastest-growing financial services organizations.

Working across Cybersecurity, Technology, Enterprise Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Internal Audit, you'll influence enterprise-wide decisions, improve governance, and help shape the responsible adoption of emerging technologies—including AI. This is an opportunity for a collaborative, curious professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable business impact.

Accountabilities:

Qualifications and Experience:

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING

• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, IT audit, governance, risk & compliance (GRC), technology consulting, or related experience. Experience assessing technology and cybersecurity risks, evaluating control effectiveness, and partnering with stakeholders to implement practical risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong understanding of technology governance, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks such as SOX, NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, NYDFS, BMA, or similar.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred. Experience with AI governance, ServiceNow IRM/GRC, or similar governance platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

WHY JOIN ATHENE?

At Athene, our people are empowered to make an impact. Guided by our BEAM values— Believe in your co-workers, Engage actively, Act like owners, and Make it happen—we foster a collaborative culture where innovation, accountability, and continuous learning thrive.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, you'll be part of an organization combining industry-leading retirement solutions with world-class investment expertise. Together, we're leveraging technology, AI, and operational innovation to shape the future of financial services while creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

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