Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management (Hybrid)

About this role

Job Family Operational Risk About Us  

  At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.   

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.  

Who We Are  

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life .   

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.  

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.  

What We Do  

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.  

Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com .   

Job Description Summary This new second line operational risk management role will support the day-to-day execution of the Investment Office, performing Transamerica Operational Risk Management activities including identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks for the business landscape. Job Description Responsibilities • Participate in risk assessments across assigned business groups. • Participate in process design reviews and identify areas for improvement to increase efficiency and quality. • Carry out action plan status reporting and monitoring, and assist with root cause analysis. • Assist process owners during the development of action plans to assess adequacy of actions taken by management. • Participate in the execution of Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSA). • Participate in and support management control testing efforts. • Collaborate with peers in the Risk Management function, and various partners and stakeholders throughout the organization (e.g. line and functional management, compliance, IT, Internal Audit). • Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field • Four years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls, or experience in an operational role with working knowledge of operational risk management or internal controls • Experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, or equivalent field • Good knowledge and experience with risk management principles and techniques including development of process flows, identification and assessment of risks and controls, testing and monitoring procedures, and development of related metrics • Ability to present and interact with various levels of management • Ability to build relationships with people at all level • Excellent oral/written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIMA, CFA, CAIA, CIA or CISA or equivalent risk or investment credentials

Working Conditions • Hybrid Office Environment • Light Travel 10 to 25%

Compensation • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000 - $95,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations.  Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other dut

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