Our Veterans
In 2014, we formed the Athene Military Veterans Organization (AMVO) to help focus our company's efforts around hiring veterans, establishing intra-company and intercompany veteran networks, and collaborating with community outreach organizations serving military veterans, their dependents, and active National Guard and Reservists currently employed at Athene. The AMVO is a network of Athene employees who've served in the military, have friends and/or family in the military, or are just passionate about supporting those who have served. We are honored to be recognized as an award-winning employer for veterans.
Military Friendly® Employers
Military Friendly® Employers represent the top tier of institutions who provide the best opportunities for military service members and spouses. The Military Friendly lists have been published every year since 2003. Today the lists are published annually in G.I. Jobs,® Military Spouse, and Vetrepreneur® magazines and are distributed on military bases globally.
Military Friendly® Spouse Employers
Military Friendly® Spouse Employers recognizes those companies that hire spouses of active duty service members and promote workforce development policies that acknowledge the unique challenges of military life and skills learned through those challenges. Military Spouse magazine and MilitarySpouse.com, published by Victory Media, is the leading national magazine and online destination for the nation’s 1.1 million military spouses.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee’s military commitment.
Home Base Iowa
Home Base Iowa helps connect Iowa businesses with qualified veterans looking for career opportunities.
Career Development
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products.
More for the employees who share and take their talents to the next level at Athene with:
- Mentoring Program
- Leadership Development Program
- Support and networking opportunities through the Athene Military Veterans Organization
Veteran Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to all employees.
Additional ones to support veterans:
- Paid Military Leave
Athene Military Veterans Organization News
In December of 2016, Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene USA, signed the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Statement of Support, pledging our commitment and reaffirmation of support for members of the Guard and Reserve.

Athene Military Veterans Organization Events
- Memorial Day flag raising (May)
- Red Shirt Friday (throughout the year)
- 3:3 First Responders Charity Basketball Tournament (September)
- Troop support care package donation drive (November)
- Veterans Day thank you breakfast (November)
- Holiday cards to troops (December)
