Director of Operational Risk Methodology & Reporting

Aegon Global Business Solutions Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking a senior leader for Operational Risk Management to drive methodology, policy, and reporting across the enterprise. The role focuses on identifying, measuring, and communicating operational risks to senior leadership and risk committees.

You will build strong partnerships with ORM, compliance, and internal audit while advancing a risk‑aware culture and robust reporting capabilities across business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• 12 years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls.
• Progressive leadership experience in ORM, internal controls, audit, or relevant field.
• In‑depth knowledge of risk management principles, process mapping, metrics, and reporting.
• Analytical skills to identify risk trends and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for ORM methodology, standards, and reporting across the enterprise.
• Oversee risk policy/framework development and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Lead enterprise and functional non‑financial risk reporting, dashboards, and forward‑looking insights.
• Translate risk information into compelling narratives for senior leadership and the Board.
• Oversee risk issue management, remediation tracking, and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Transamerica is seeking a senior leader for Operational Risk Management to drive methodology, policy, and reporting across the enterprise. The role focuses on identifying, measuring, and communicating operational risks to senior leadership and risk committees.

You will build strong partnerships with ORM, compliance, and internal audit while advancing a risk‑aware culture and robust reporting capabilities across business units.