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Athene Sr Manager Automation 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:
The Senior Manager, Automation will lead a team responsible for configuration and subject matter expertise within an operations support environment. This role also demands strong working relationships with IT, onboarding, business relationship managers, and distribution partners. Additionally, the Senior Manager will need a broad understanding of administration platforms, integrations, and the interdependencies between product teams.
Accountabilities:
Lead configuration and subject matter expert teams responsible for platform design, build, and testing
Serve as Product Owner for the supported teams, including Data Integrations and Automated Order Entry Teams, working within an agile framework
Oversee straight-through processing, DTCC feeds, industry initiatives, and the AnnuityNet, Affirm, and Firelight platforms
Build and develop a highly motivated, independent team
Develop a strong understanding of supported processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and greater efficiency
Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to set priorities, providing guidance to the scrum team to ensure the work delivered aligns with the strategic plan and expected timings
Create operational processes necessary for meeting business requirements
Lead the team in the research, analysis, and resolution of moderate to complex production issues
Develop communication appropriate for various levels within the organization
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience involving planning and execution of operational functions
4+ years of professional/technical work experience required
3+ years’ experience leading and developing teams
Strong understanding of annuity products and operational process
Results oriented, self-motivated individual who takes ownership over assignments
Strong problem solving, communication, and conflict management skills
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence, as well as agile methodologies
Must be curious, organized, and able to thrive in a collaborative environment
Embraces changes and assists in guiding others through change
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