Apply on Employer Site

Transamerica · 8 hours ago

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

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $110K/yr

8+ years exp

Transamerica is a financial services company that has been serving customers for over a century. The Lead Management Specialist in Operational Risk Management will provide expertise in managing operational risks related to Finance/Financial Assets, ensuring effective risk assessment and mitigation strategies are in place across the organization.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance

No H1B

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

Qualification

Operational Risk ManagementInternal ControlsRisk AssessmentFinancial Services KnowledgeSOX Framework KnowledgeCommunication SkillsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess ImprovementRisk Management PrinciplesMetrics DevelopmentCPACIACISARelationship Building

Required

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

Preferred

Strong knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry

CPA

CIA

CISA

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

Glassdoor3.2

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