Lead Management Specialist, Operational Risk Management; Finance​/Financial Assets - Hybrid

Lead Management Specialist, Operational Risk Management (Finance/Financial Assets) - Hybrid

Apply for the Lead Management Specialist role at Transamerica.

Transamerica is a leading financial services company dedicated to helping people live their best lives. We value hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability in a diverse workplace.

Provide subject matter expertise in Finance/Financial Assets and manage the day‑to‑day execution of the Operational Risk Management program. Work across business and technology lines to ensure appropriate risk considerations are identified, assessed, monitored, and reported.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship. This role is not eligible for such sponsorship.

• Deep subject‑matter expertise in risks, controls, and in‑depth understanding of the Finance/Financial Assets business.
• Partner with business management to lead the execution of risk assessments across business groups.
• Challenge current process design, identify areas for improvement, and recommend changes to supporting policies, procedures, and control execution to increase efficiency and quality.
• Lead risk issue management activities, including risk identification, root cause analysis, action plan status monitoring, and reporting of outcomes to management.
• Collaborate and challenge process owners during the development of action plans to assess adequacy of actions taken by management.
• Lead the execution of Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSA) via review and challenge of inherent/residual risk scoring, risk mitigation, review control design and execution.
• 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).
• Lead the execution of risk assessment activities across various organizational functions, programs, projects, processes, etc.
• Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
• Eight years of experience working in operational risk management or internal controls related environment
• Progressive experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, risk management, or equivalent field
• Deep understanding of operational functions, preferably in the financial services industry
• In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on 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
• Strong risk and control background including knowledge of SOX framework
• Ability to present and interact with various levels of management
• Ability to build relationships with people at all levels
• Excellent oral/written communication skills

• Strong knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry
• CPA
• CIA
• CISA

• Hybrid office environment: 3 days/week in one of our core offices:
  Baltimore, MD/Cedar Rapids, IA/Denver, CO/Philadelphia, PA
• Occasional travel

• The Salary for this position generally ranges between $104,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in‑office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs.
• 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.

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the NYSE holidays).
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