Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Director, Investment Accounting Regulatory Reporting
Apollo Global Management, Inc., El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Director, Investment Accounting Regulatory Reporting
The Director of Investment Accounting Regulatory Reporting ensures accurate statutory filings and sub-ledger systems, implements accounting changes, conducts technical research, actively participates in industry discussions, monitors regulatory developments, and directly interfaces with stakeholders to determine appropriate regulatory treatment for assets under management, while also managing securities filings with the NAIC's Securities Valuation Office.
Responsibilities
Ensure statutory filings and sub-ledger systems are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable statutory accounting standards, including proper reporting of regulatory schedules, footnotes, and disclosures.
Assist in determining appropriate statutory accounting policies related to new investments.
Implement statutory accounting changes and coordinate with various stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, Accounting Policy, Operations, Client Relations, Data Management, and Front Office.
Conduct technical accounting research as new accounting pronouncements emerge. Actively participate in ACLI, NAIC, and RBC discussions related to investments and new capital standards. Monitor the development of regulatory guidance updates.
Test and ensure proper utilization of regulatory updates pushed to the accounting software.
Directly interface with client stakeholders to assist them with determining regulatory treatment and conclusions for assets under management.
Manage the filing of securities with NAIC’s Securities Valuation Office (SVO). Ensure all securities owned by the insurance company are filed in accordance with the NAIC’s Purposes and Procedures Manual (P&P Manual).
Collaborating with Portfolio Managers on requests and inquiries, reviewing NAIC ratings changes, and conducting detailed analysis on NAIC 6-designated securities.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to Statutory Principals Based Bond Definitions guidance.
Assist in managing the firm’s Bermuda statutory accounting requirements and implementation and maintenance of Bermuda-permitted practices.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of investment accounting professionals onshore as well as offshore.
Industry and Regulatory Participation: Actively engage in industry and regulatory meetings related to investment discussions, including those hosted by ACLI, NAIC, SVO, and NASVA.
Guidance Analysis: Monitor and interpret changes and updates in investment-related guidance, assessing their impact on the company.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate the implications of regulatory changes to stakeholders and develop strategic plans to implement necessary updates.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Certifications: CPA, MBA, or other relevant certifications.
Experience: Hands-on management experience with direct reports and strong technical accounting knowledge. Subject matter expertise in fixed income and investment accounting within an insurance company setting.
Skills: Proficiency in Investment Accounting Systems (e.g., ePAM), utilizing the SVO ratings database, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong knowledge of US Insurance Company Statutory guidance.
Pay Range $190,000 – $250,000
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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The Director of Investment Accounting Regulatory Reporting ensures accurate statutory filings and sub-ledger systems, implements accounting changes, conducts technical research, actively participates in industry discussions, monitors regulatory developments, and directly interfaces with stakeholders to determine appropriate regulatory treatment for assets under management, while also managing securities filings with the NAIC's Securities Valuation Office.
Responsibilities
Ensure statutory filings and sub-ledger systems are accurately recorded in accordance with applicable statutory accounting standards, including proper reporting of regulatory schedules, footnotes, and disclosures.
Assist in determining appropriate statutory accounting policies related to new investments.
Implement statutory accounting changes and coordinate with various stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, Accounting Policy, Operations, Client Relations, Data Management, and Front Office.
Conduct technical accounting research as new accounting pronouncements emerge. Actively participate in ACLI, NAIC, and RBC discussions related to investments and new capital standards. Monitor the development of regulatory guidance updates.
Test and ensure proper utilization of regulatory updates pushed to the accounting software.
Directly interface with client stakeholders to assist them with determining regulatory treatment and conclusions for assets under management.
Manage the filing of securities with NAIC’s Securities Valuation Office (SVO). Ensure all securities owned by the insurance company are filed in accordance with the NAIC’s Purposes and Procedures Manual (P&P Manual).
Collaborating with Portfolio Managers on requests and inquiries, reviewing NAIC ratings changes, and conducting detailed analysis on NAIC 6-designated securities.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) working with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to Statutory Principals Based Bond Definitions guidance.
Assist in managing the firm’s Bermuda statutory accounting requirements and implementation and maintenance of Bermuda-permitted practices.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of investment accounting professionals onshore as well as offshore.
Industry and Regulatory Participation: Actively engage in industry and regulatory meetings related to investment discussions, including those hosted by ACLI, NAIC, SVO, and NASVA.
Guidance Analysis: Monitor and interpret changes and updates in investment-related guidance, assessing their impact on the company.
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate the implications of regulatory changes to stakeholders and develop strategic plans to implement necessary updates.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Certifications: CPA, MBA, or other relevant certifications.
Experience: Hands-on management experience with direct reports and strong technical accounting knowledge. Subject matter expertise in fixed income and investment accounting within an insurance company setting.
Skills: Proficiency in Investment Accounting Systems (e.g., ePAM), utilizing the SVO ratings database, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems.
Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong knowledge of US Insurance Company Statutory guidance.
Pay Range $190,000 – $250,000
Apollo Global Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other criteria prohibited under controlling federal, state or local law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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