Athene

Sr Executive Assistant

West Des Moines, Iowa Full time

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:

Athene is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Senior Assistant to support the Head of Operations and additional senior executives. This role is essential to maintaining efficient operations and enabling leadership to focus on strategic priorities. The ideal candidate exercises strong judgment, manages competing priorities with ease, and embraces new technologies—including AI—to drive efficiency.

Accountabilities:

  • Manage complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and resolving conflicts
  • Coordinates department meetings, materials, and follow-ups on key action items
  • Arranges domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries
  • Prepares and approves expense reports in compliance with company policy
  • Supports planning and execution of team events, leadership meetings, and company functions
  • Provides day-to-day administrative support, including correspondence and presentation preparation
  • Identifies and implements process improvements, leveraging technology and AI tools where appropriate
  • Handles confidential information with discretion and serves as a liaison across internal and external stakeholders


Qualifications and Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to support multiple executives simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and expense management systems
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to create polished presentations from concept to final delivery, including data visualization and storytelling
  • Demonstrated willingness to adopt new technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • High level of professionalism and discretion

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to anticipate needs and act with urgency

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment.  Learn more about working at Athene.

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Athene 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.