Sr Automation Analyst, Automated Order Entry

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

Athene is seeking a Sr Automation Analyst who will play a crucial role within the Automated Order Entry (AOE) team, focusing on the development and optimization of Order Entry platforms. As a subject matter expert, the analyst oversees platforms, data feeds, integrations, and industry initiatives. Key responsibilities include guiding business and functional requirements, conducting unit testing, and supporting the development and maintenance of DTCC data feeds. Additionally, the Automation Analyst acts as a liaison between Athene and third-party vendors, ensuring seamless communication and integration.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for form/rules development and support for Order Entry Platforms (Firelight, AnnuityNet, Affirm)

• Responsible for DTCC data feed requirements and ongoing support

• Partner with Business System Analysts and Onboarding Analysts to support ongoing changes from product deliveries, projects and business initiatives

• Develop and execute test plans internally and externally

• Create operational processes necessary for supporting the platforms long-term

• Assist in the research, analysis, and resolution of moderate to complex production issues related to Order Entry processes or DTCC feeds

• Develop communication appropriate for various levels within Insurance Operations who may be impacted by these efforts

• Works independently with minimal direction

• Acts as a liaison between business stakeholders, legal and compliance

• Ability to manage project initiatives related to AOE requirements.

• Serves as a platform SME on one or more of the AOE platforms.

• Drives creative solutions and options for enhancing the user experience on the AOE platforms.

• Effectively communicates with external vendors to plan and execute on industry initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of professional/technical work experience required.

• Strong understanding of Annuity products and operational process

• Familiarity with Order Entry platforms including Firelight, AnnuityNet, and/or Affirm strongly preferred

• SQL and/or Visual Basic experience preferred

• Previous experience with data feed development and support preferred

• Results oriented, self-motivated individual who takes ownership over assignments

• Strong problem solving, communication, and conflict management skills

(The level of this position will be determined based on the qualifications, experience, and expertise of the selected candidate.)

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