Director, Data Governance & AI Data Enablement

Job description

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 senior leader to transform data governance into a business-led, AI-enabled capability. This role will ensure data is trusted, discoverable, and fit for advanced analytics, AI, and emerging agentic use cases, while embedding clear ownership within business domains and scaling governance through modern platforms and operating models. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer (CDO), this individual will serve as a key member of the CDO leadership team, shaping enterprise data and AI strategy while leading a high-performing team to execute on governance priorities. Accountabilities: Business Ownership & Strategy: Evolve data governance into a business-aligned model with clear domain ownership, treating data as a product with defined SLAs, quality standards, and measurable outcomes. AI Data Readiness & Enablement: Define and operationalize A...