EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-232182, 333-219352 and 333-215031) and Form S-3 (No. 333-222392) of Athene Holding Ltd. of our report dated February 20, 2020 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Des Moines, Iowa

February 20, 2020