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Executive Assistant

Athene Annuity and Life Company
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Athene Annuity and Life Company?

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 an upbeat, professional, and highly organized Executive Assistant to join our team! The ideal candidate will bring exceptional administrative capabilities, strong judgment, and an enthusiastic approach to supporting a dynamic leadership team within Operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by providing comprehensive support including calendaring, travel coordination, expense management, meeting preparation, and other administrative responsibilities. Accountabilities: Provide exceptional administrative support including scheduling meetings, calendar management, travel coordination, maintaining contacts and distribution lists, expense reporting, and processing mail. Perform general office duties such as managing office supplies and contributing to overall office efficiency. Serve as a key point of contact on behalf of supported leaders for both internal and external stakeholders, including senior-level professionals across Athene. Exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information. Coordinate meetings, conferences, and off-site events, managing all related logistics. Allocate and process expenses for supported professionals using the Concur system. Draft communications and follow-up documents to ensure relevant contacts remain informed of updates, deadlines, and project-specific information. Qualifications and Experience: College degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. A minimum of 3 years of administrative support experience, preferably within a corporate environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Concur, Microsoft Teams, and Salesforce is a plus. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced, sophisticated environment with competing priorities. Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks while delivering high-quality work within established timelines. 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 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 an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

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