Director, Model Risk Management (MRM) Analytics and Reporting

Transamerica; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a senior leader to head Model Risk Management Analytics & Reporting. You will own the MRM platform, ensure data integrity, and deliver reporting for senior committees.

The role requires extensive experience in model risk, internal controls, and leadership, with strong SQL/Python/R skills and a collaborative, fast-paced approach. The position is hybrid, located in Baltimore area, with a typical salary in the range of $170,000–$200,000 plus a 25% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Degree in statistics, economics, finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years in model risk management or equivalent controls role.
• Proven leadership in risk management and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong data analytics with charts and graphs.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Proficiency in Python or R for modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own the MRM platform, ensuring data input, integrity, and reporting.
• Support BU teams with governance training, compliance, and reporting.
• Provide MRM platform training and model validation cycle planning.
• Lead analytics and reporting for model risk; develop materials for committees.
• Maintain and evolve the model risk scoring system and processes.
• Assist model validation with analytics and reporting as needed.
• Partner with BU stakeholders to enhance model risk culture.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Communication

Data visualization

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, finance, or relevant field

Master’s degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

Tools

SQL databases

Python

R

Job description

About Us

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.

Job Family

Operational Risk

Job Description Summary

Serve as the leader for Transamerica Model Risk Management (MRM) Analytics & Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Functional ownership of the MRM platform including data input, data integrity & completeness and platform-based reporting
• Responsible for supporting BU teams with respect to:
• MRM governance training, compliance, and reporting
• MRM Platform training
• Model Validation Cycle planning & reporting
• Model Risk analytics & reporting
• Help design and prepare reporting materials for senior oversight committees and other stakeholders as needed
• Administer, analyze, maintain and evolve MRM’s model risk scoring system/process
• Support the model validation team with analytics & reporting as needed
• Help manage relationships with key BU stakeholders to drive and embed an enhanced model risk culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, finance, or relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in model risk management or internal controls, or equivalent management experience in an operational role with strong knowledge of model risk management or internal controls
• Progressive leadership experience in model risk management, internal controls, or relevant field
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Comfortable with data analytics and communicating with charts & graphs
• Experience with databases and SQL
• Experience with coding in Python, R or other statistical modeling language
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and prioritize multiple initiatives
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Business, Economics, or Finance
• Strong knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry

Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Baltimore or Philadelphia).
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position
• Travel as needed for internal meetings.

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $170,000 - $200,000 annually. The salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, 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.

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.