Transamerica · 2 days ago
Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst - Aegon AM
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expTransamerica is a leading global investor with a strong focus on risk management. They are seeking a Senior Portfolio Risk Analyst to oversee investment risk across their US fixed income platform, developing effective risk management measures and collaborating with various teams to enhance portfolio performance.
Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance
Responsibilities
Deliver second-line market and credit risk analysis and oversight across a broad range of fixed income strategies
Apply and interpret quantitative models to analyze portfolio positioning and its implications for risk and performance
Provide independent perspectives and ensure exposures remain within established risk parameters
Conduct tracking error, duration, and volatility analysis, back testing, and tail risk assessments, including value-at-risk (VaR), market, and liquidity stress testing
Stay informed about financial markets and proactively assess how market events may impact portfolio performance and risk
Complete ad-hoc risk analysis projects as requested by prospects, clients, front office and other internal users
Engage proactively with stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk methodologies, models and controls
Collaborate with the front office to review portfolio risk, raise risk awareness through regular discussions and respond to information requests
Support team activities and contribute to achieving the global team plan
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of investment risk experience, including work with fixed income portfolios
Solid understanding of financial markets and instruments, and investments concepts
Sound communication, statistical, and mathematical modelling skills
Practical understanding of quantitative analysis tools
Coding skills, including VBA, and a professional certification such as CFA, FRM or PRM, is a plus
Preferred
Commitment to fostering a robust risk culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Intellectual curiosity and a drive to innovate for better risk mitigation
Effective stakeholder management and the ability to provide constructive challenge in a constructive manner
Experience with Blackrock Aladdin
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
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
Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1999-02-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Will Fuller
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Yorks
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2025-12-21
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