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Job Description Summary

As Transamerica continues to strengthen and evolve its Operational Risk Management (ORM) program, we are creating a new position to drive the next phase of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology, data, and risk infrastructure capabilities. The Senior Risk Manager, GRC Systems, will play a pivotal role in shaping how operational risk information is captured, governed, integrated, and leveraged across the enterprise.
This highly visible role will lead the strategic direction and evolution of Transamerica's GRC platforms and data governance capabilities, ensuring they effectively support core risk processes and enable consistent, decision-useful risk information. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders, Technology, Compliance, Finance, Audit and Risk professionals to enhance risk management capabilities, improve data quality and reporting, and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the enterprise risk management framework.
This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape a growing function, influence the future of Transamerica's risk management and data strategy, and contribute to the continued maturity of Operational Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management capabilities across the organization.

Job Description

Job Description

• Provide end-to-end ownership and strategic direction for Transamerica's GRC platforms, including roadmap development and execution.
• Lead integration of the GRC platform with enterprise systems (finance, control, and reporting environments) to enable seamless risk data flow.
• Ensure the platform effectively supports core risk processes, including process risk assessments, risk events, issues and actions, KRIs, and reporting.
• Establish and enforce strong data governance, control, and auditability standards to support regulatory and internal audit readiness.
• Oversee GRC vendor management, system enhancements, and change governance, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption and consistent application of the GRC platform and risk taxonomy across all risk processes and systems.
• Ensure full alignment of the GRC platform and taxonomy with Transamerica's ERM Framework and governance requirements.
• Define and execute a risk data strategy, delivering consistent, reliable, and decision-useful data with enhanced aggregation and analytics capabilities.
• Support executive-level reporting and insights, including dashboards and analysis of risk trends, control effectiveness, and issue remediation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner across the lines of defense, driving alignment, capability uplift, and continuous improvement in risk practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner across the lines of defense, driving alignment, capability uplift, and continuous improvement tooling and non-financial risk infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• 10 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, or governance, risk and compliance
• Experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk processes, including risk and control self-assessments, risk events, issues management, and key risk indicators
• Extensive knowledge of risk taxonomy design and governance
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across business and functional areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations
  • Operational risk lifecycle (RCSA, issues, events, KRIs)
  • Risk taxonomy design and governance
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CPA)
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between$150,000 - $175,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, 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 of 25% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Baltimore or Denver).
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position

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What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• 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 New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023