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Transamerica · 19 hours ago

Senior Director, Investments Technology

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$197K/yr - $220K/yr

8+ years exp

Transamerica is a financial services company committed to helping people live their best lives through innovative financial solutions. The Senior Director of Investments Technology will lead the development of web and cloud technologies, define enterprise strategies, and mentor teams to deliver quality solutions for the organization.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development teams to deliver quality solutions utilized by multiple lines of business. Continue to drive the team toward delivery of the best end to end design solutions for the enterprise

Interact with executive management to develop strategic direction for the department and functional areas

Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Provide clear direction by translating strategic priorities and goals into defined tactical action plans and milestones. Work with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals

Act as a strategist and champion for enterprise architecture and design principles

Lead white board discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and enterprise architecture team

Identify opportunities to utilize third-party software development frameworks, open source libraries, and APIs in agile, and speed to market focused development for business partners

Ensure high quality service is achieved by providing oversight, monitoring key performance indicators, internal controls, and keeping abreast of market events and industry changes. Bring a passion to stay on top of technical trends, experiment with new technologies, and participate in internal and external technology communities

Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances

Drive a culture of change and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentation. Have a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption

Oversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for cloud and web development initiatives

Develop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plans. Mentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth

Qualification

Cloud technologiesWeb developmentDevOps methodologiesDatabase designMicroservicesUI development frameworksVendor managementAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingCreative thinkerTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience

Twelve years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices

Ten years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions

Eight years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams

Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deliver, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy

Experience managing vendor relationships, including product/service evaluation, contract negotiations, and on-going relationship management

Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS)

Results oriented with a strong customer focus

Strong communication skills to delivery highly relevant and effective information to the Board, executives, and employees

Ability to synthesize ambiguous and complex information in a way the leads to substantive actionable outcomes

Proactive mindset to drive change, question assumptions and push for innovation solutions

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization

Problem-solving and technical communication skills

Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues

Creative analytical thinker

Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines

Preferred

Familiarity with investment technology platforms and terminology (e.g., understanding of QSIP, IBOR vs. ABOR)

Master's degree

Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations

Understanding of big data and real time data processing architecture and ecosystems

Experience with solution architecture and implementation

Technology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)

Knowledge of the financial services, insurance, or private equity industry

Benefits

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 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

College Coach 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

Company

Transamerica

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Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.

Founded in 1904

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

5001-10000 employees