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: This role reports to our AVP of Marketing Analytics & Operations. We are looking for an experienced professional who can deliver business value by analyzing market trends, leading research programs and developing insights to support Athene’s business goals and marketing initiatives. As a Sr Market Research Analyst, you will build and manage analyses for marketing and sales-oriented programs, thought leadership and market/competitive assessment. This role is responsible for leading and managing all research projects throughout the process: consult and design, execution, analysis, and reporting of insights and recommendations. Additionally responsible for ad hoc reporting and analysis as determined by the marketing leadership team. Accountabilities: Consult with stakeholders during the research planning process to assure the research methodology, instruments and vendors are the best fit for achieving results. Coordinate quantitative and qualitative research projects (focus groups, in-depth interviews, satisfaction surveys, etc.) throughout the entire process, which includes audience selection, recruitment guidelines and supervision of projects Build, execute, and report on research projects to generate meaningful insights regarding market opportunities, competitive landscape, distribution and/or consumer audiences. Manage and innovate existing longitudinal voice of customer research programs to drive additional insights and value by applying moderate to complex analysis and financial impact. Responsible for the review and presentation of final deliverables to key stakeholders Identify, proactively monitor and report on key industry and competitor trends/activities. Analyze market reports and trends to develop insightful summaries and implications based on research. Act as subject matter expert with respect to key research findings Establish and maintain a knowledge management process for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of relevant market, strategic, and competitor information. Develop an understanding of trends in the financial services annuity industry and how they impact Athene’s business and the annuity market. Conduct ad hoc market assessments as requested. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or other related field of study; plus, a minimum of 4 years’ experience in market research, competitive or sales intelligence or analytics function Insurance, annuity, or financial services industry experience is preferred. Third party distribution channel experience Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills Advanced Excel and analytical software (SAS, SPSS, etc.) skill sets Experience with Qualtrics XM Platform as administrator or comparable platforms is preferred Resourceful with strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to find information that is not readily available from a single source Exceptional planning and project management skills Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment; self-starter with ability to support multiple work streams to meet deadlines Self-directed, results-oriented individual with ability to work independently to drive, refine and grow our insights function Able to leverage their strong network of internal and external experts to build market insights Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene. Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support 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. 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 a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.