Lead Specialist, Financial Analysis- Capital FP&A

Transamerica; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial analyst to join their Capital Financial Planning and Analysis team. In this pivotal role, you will provide in-depth analysis and insights into capital generation, engage in forecasting and budgeting, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive efficiency through innovative solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on empowering individuals to achieve financial freedom. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 10 years of financial analysis experience in financial services or investment management.
• Expert knowledge of accounting/finance and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and insight into capital generation results.
• Lead cross-functional projects and improve processes using technology.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Family

Finance - General

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.

Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.

Who We Are

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.

Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them.

We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit transamerica.com.

Job Description Summary

Serve as a key member of Transamerica’s Capital Financial Planning and Analysis team, with responsibility for providing analysis and insight into capital generation results and “what-if” analysis for capital requirements. This position will be heavily involved in forecasting and budgeting, as well as addressing questions from key stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate technical expertise on capital and risked based capital reporting, functioning as a subject matter expert.
• Serve as a key contributor to development of management reporting and detailed analytical reporting.
• Utilize subject matter expertise to participate in large cross-functional projects. May lead cross-functional projects.
• Deliver a higher level of financial analysis understanding to aid in solving problems in unique ways.
• Recommend and lead implementation of changes to processes to achieve efficiencies through the use of technology.
• Create communications for complex messages to a variety of audiences at the strategic and operational levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of financial analysis experience, including work in the insurance, financial services or investment management industry.
• Expert knowledge of accounting/finance.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strategic thinker able to communicate on business/market and legislative issues at a macro level.
• Organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to make timely decisions using the appropriate information.
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills to provide complex information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Excel and financial business systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of NAIC Risk Based Capital requirements, insurance products, management reporting, and analysis.
• Knowledge of statutory reporting requirements for US Life Insurance entities.
• Experience with Oracle ERP, including planning and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Working Conditions:

• Commuting Remote employees will need to report to a Company office location at times, but will perform their work primarily remotely.

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $135,000 - $150,000 annually. Please note that 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 based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

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
• 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

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.

* As of December 31, 2023