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: The Derivative Operations team is responsible for managing the operational aspects of Athene's derivative investment and hedging strategy. As a critical member of this team, the Director, Product Management - Derivative Operations will lead the strategy, execution, and optimization of the Derivative Operations technology suite and its integration across internal and external systems. This leader will drive transformation in a complex, highly regulated environment, partnering with senior business and technology stakeholders to deliver solutions that enable scalability and operational efficiency while mitigating risk. This position will report to the AVP, Derivative Operations. Accountabilities: + Define and execute the end-to-end product strategy and multi-year roadmap for derivative operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, growth plans, and evolving industry and regulatory landscapes + Lead the full product lifecycle from ideation through delivery, adoption, and continuous improvement, leveraging Agile methodologies to maintain operational stability while enabling innovation + Translate complex business needs into clear product requirements, business cases, and success metrics, ensuring measurable value and alignment with strategic priorities + Anticipate and respond to changes in market conditions, compliance requirements, and operational needs, evolving product capabilities, processes, and technology platforms accordingly + Collaborate closely with Portfolio Management, Derivative Trading, Legal, Treasury, Risk, IT, and Investment Accounting to identify and address complex operational challenges, ensuring systems and workflows remain scalable, compliant, and efficient + Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with ISDA standards and industry best practices, while maintaining awareness of emerging regulatory and technology trends + Use analytics and data-driven insights to identify inefficiencies, drive operational improvements, and implement solutions that reduce risk, enhance controls, and improve performance across the entire post-trade lifecycle + Oversee and manage relationships with technology providers and service vendors, including evaluating capabilities, negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with SLAs, and monitoring performance to align with organizational objectives + Prepare and deliver executive-ready communications, including business cases, strategy updates, risk assessments, and program reports, influence and inform decision-making at the highest levels of the organization + Maintain comprehensive documentation, process maps, and knowledge resources to support transparency, stakeholder engagement, and continuity across programs and initiatives + Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing product management team, fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture that promotes accountability, innovation, and professional growth + Champion a risk-aware culture, ensuring governance, controls, and compliance considerations are embedded in all product-related initiatives Qualifications and Experience: + 7+ years of financial services experience, with demonstrated success in implementing, scaling, and/or maintaining trading and investment/operations systems and workflows + 4+ years of leadership experience, with a track record of growing and mentoring talent + Deep domain expertise in investment operations and derivatives, including post-trade lifecycle norms and processes. + Experience with vended investment, accounting, and/or collateral systems preferred (i.e., PFI/PAM, BlackRock Aladdin, Calypso/Adenza, Sophis/Fusion, ThinkFolio, FIS Apex, CloudMargin) + Outstanding verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence without authority across both front-line team members and senior executives + Demonstrably strong strategic awareness and judgement + Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience $165,360.00 - $248,040.00 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. Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/careers) . Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/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.