Director, ORM Methodology & Reporting (Hybrid)

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica seeks a Director of ORM Methodology and Reporting to lead the evolution of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting across the enterprise. You will partner with business leaders and risk professionals to translate complex risk into clear insights for senior leadership and the Board, embedding ORM in major programs and initiatives.

The role focuses on developing enterprise risk reporting, KRIs, and scenario analyses, while guiding governance, issue management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field.
• 12 years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls, or equivalent management experience with strong knowledge of operational risk management or internal controls.
• Progressive leadership experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, or relevant field.
• 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.
• Analytical skills to identify risk trends and changing risk levels.
• Ability to present and interact with various levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for ORM methodology and standards across the enterprise.
• Own and evolve the operational risk policy, framework and underlying methodologies (e.g., RCSA/PRA, scenario analysis, KRIs, issue management, risk reporting).
• Lead the development of enterprise and functional non-financial risk reporting, including quarterly risk profiles, dashboards, and forward-looking risk insights.
• Translate complex risk information into audience-appropriate narratives for the Board and risk committees.
• Oversee governance and execution of risk issue management with clear reporting of outcomes.
• Embed ORM methodology into major business and technology initiatives.
• Provide second-line challenge to process design and control effectiveness, recommending enhancements.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and global ORM counterparts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field

Job description

Transamerica seeks a Director of ORM Methodology and Reporting to lead the evolution of risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting across the enterprise. You will partner with business leaders and risk professionals to translate complex risk into clear insights for senior leadership and the Board, embedding ORM in major programs and initiatives.

The role focuses on developing enterprise risk reporting, KRIs, and scenario analyses, while guiding governance, issue management, and