Job Information
Athene Asset Management Sr Analyst in West Des Moines, Iowa
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:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for software asset management? Athene is seeking a dynamic Asset Management Senior Analyst to join our ITAM team. You'll be the go-to expert for evaluating software purchases, renewals, and terminations, ensuring our software license inventory is meticulously documented and monitored. This role focuses on complex software agreements, cloud engagements, data transfers, regional licensing, and audit response. You will report directly to the AVP Vendor Risk & Asset Management.
Accountabilities:
The Asset Management Sr Analyst reports to the Vendor Management and IT Asset Management team within the Procurement department.
Job duties include:
Work closely with Procurement to appropriately identify and purchase software quantities appropriate for the Athene environment
Create purchase orders to accurately represent and track IT purchases
Interpret and document license terms and quantities in ServiceNow Software Asset Management (SAM) toolset
Create and maintain Software Models and Entitlements, linking to ServiceNow Discovery and SCCM inventories to identify compliance issues
Create bespoke tracking mechanisms for SaaS, cloud services, and other difficult-to-discover software
Participate in vendor software compliance audits
Engage with IT desktop and engineering teams to appropriately package and distribute software
Develop and implement new policies and procedures to manage an effective ITAM program
Proactively prioritize and internally audit license term compliance
Participate in contract renewal exercises to understand current entitlement use and future growth
Provide outreach to business owners and effectively communicate license responsibilities
Adhere to ITAM best practices and understand regulatory environment
Contribute to special projects, process improvement, and initiatives
Qualifications and Experience:
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years in IT Asset Management (ITAM).
Audit Expertise: Proven experience navigating software audit responses.
License Management: Skilled in managing complex license terms for Oracle, Microsoft, SAS.
Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to influence and communicate effectively across all company areas.
Analytical Prowess: Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Data Analysis: Proficient in gathering data from multiple sources, analyzing, and presenting impactful information.
Relationship Building: Adept at providing proactive support and building relationships through effective communication.
Technical Proficiency: Experienced with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/about/usa-careers) .
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .
Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.