Senior Financial Analyst - Investment Operations

About this role

Job Family Finance - General 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 Performs accounting, financial reporting and analysis functions. Responsible for applying financial analysis knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex. This position is within Investment Reporting and will be primarily accountable for the day-to-day coordination and prioritization of asset transfer requests. In addition, the candidate will lead efforts to identify and resolve data exceptions within the investment accounting system, complete reconciliations and resolve variances between the Oracle general ledger and Clearwater, as well as liaison with the ERP team to improve data and processes using the ARCs reconciliation tool. Job Description Responsibilities

• Lead coordination, communications and prioritization of asset transfer requests and ensure business requirements are met timely. • Responsible for PIMR accounting and reporting.  • Responsible for core system integrity and data quality in accordance with accounting policy and processing procedures and financial data is accurate based upon accounting and investment knowledge. • Responsible for oversight, review, and approval of Reconciliations for fixed income assets in ARCs.  Partner with ERP to understand functionality and system capability to support Investment Reporting reconciliation requirements.  • Responsible for oversight, review and monitoring of suspense balances for fixed income assets • Responsible for monthly reconciliations from source back to general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and if necessary, prepare correcting journal entries. • Responsible for assisting with preparation of regulatory financials on a Statutory accounting basis.  • Respond to requests received from management and other departments.  • Understands the flow of information and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems. • Accountable for maintaining a positive, proactive relationship with internal and external stakeholders.  • Recommend changes to processes to improve and achieve greater efficiencies by documenting business requirements and participating in testing efforts. • May mentor other analysts with reconciliations and other operational processes. 

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience. • Minimum of 5 years experience, with degree. • Advanced computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications • •    Knowledge of accounting, for example preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, etc.   •    Knowledge of investment vehicles for example, securities, residential mortgage loans, private equities, etc.   •    Working knowledge of reporting on a Statutory basis •    Customer-oriented with demonstrated communication skills both orally and written   •    Demonstrated experience with complex problem solving both as an individual as well as within a team.   •    Attention to detail and accuracy •    Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task and work effectively individually and within a team  

Working Conditions • Hybrid Office Environment. (In office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.) • Fast- paced deadline- driven office environment. • Occasional Travel The Salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000.00- $106,000.00 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 t

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