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

Operational Risk Management

Provide subject matter expertise in Finance / Financial Assets on the day-to-day execution of the Transamerica Operational Risk Management program to ensure appropriate risk considerations are in place and practiced across the company including the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks across the company business and technology landscape. Develop and maintain relationships with business and technology management across three lines of defense.

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.

Responsibilities :

• 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.

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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 duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

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.

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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.