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

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

Provide subject matter expertise in Finance/Financial Assets on the day‑to‑day execution of the Transamerica Operational Risk Management program. Ensure appropriate risk considerations are in place and practiced across the company. Develop and maintain relationships with business and technology management across the three lines of defense.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or acting as an employer of record for immigration purposes. This role is not eligible for 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 (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 a relevant field.
• Eight years of experience working in operational risk management or an internal controls related environment.
• Progressive experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, risk management, or an 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 the SOX framework.
• Ability to present and interact with various levels of management.
• Ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

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

• Salary range: $104,000 – $110,000 per year (actual starting pay may vary).
• Eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance.

In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform the job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the request.

Transamerica is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Finance and Sales

Industries:
Insurance and Financial Services