Corporate development Jobs in New York, NY

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Purpose :

The VP, Corporate Development manages transaction underwriting and execution of reinsurance and mergers and acquisitions transactions to maximize value and support Athene's overall strategy. The successful candidate will lead a technical pricing team through the full transaction life cycle; interfacing directly with executives and industry and functional experts to evaluate key business drivers and assumptions to determine deal potential. Key activities include : conducting financial analysis / evaluation, leading and managing the due diligence, analyzing actuarial experience and setting assumptions, pricing, structuring, preparing reports / recommendations, and participating in post-closing deal integration and transition.

Accountabilities :

• Lead the overall transaction underwriting process, management and decision-making to ensure Athene maximizes short, medium and long-term profitability and shareholder returns of potential deals
• Create, or supervise the creation of, pricing models for each proposed transaction
• Analyze due diligence materials including Actuarial appraisals, Confidential Information memoranda, policy forms, Cash Flow Testing memoranda, and insurance liability cash flows
• Lead the development of experience analysis, assumptions setting, and other key inputs within transaction diligence and pricing
• Identify, pursue and execute on structural solutions to improve transaction economics
• Lead the preparation of internal deal documents such as the Transaction Memorandum and materials for the management approval process (Large Case Approval Committee)
• Develop and cultivate relationships with external partners and consultants to ensure targeted outcomes are achieved from transactions, recognizing local market drivers and influences
• Liaise with Executive Committee and key stakeholders to ensure understanding of all operational and financial risks and commitments for identified transactions
• Develop, recommend and implement effective pricing methodology and framework to stress test prospective deals to ensure transaction is value creating
• Prepare business cases, communications, and reports on deal progress including descriptions of findings, both positive and negative
• Lead cross organizational project teams through due diligence and assimilation processes by collaborating with key internal partners (Actuarial, HR, Legal, Finance, Tax / Compliance, IT, and Operations), subject matter experts and external parties
• Partner and engage with key stakeholders across the organization to support the development and implementation of new transactions
• Partner with internal departments (Finance, Legal, etc.) to continue to monitor post-deal activities to measure expected vs. actual outcomes
• Act as a consistent team player who effectively works across Athene to advance firm's goals while assisting with the development of junior talent
• Peer review work product created by others in the Corporate Development department
• Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality

Qualifications and Experience :

185,752.80 - $278,629.20 USD Annual

Annual Salary for this role is market competitive. Actual salary for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Depending on the role, a discretionary bonus plan or variable sales incentive may be included.

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