Senior Operational Risk Lead — Controls & Strategy

Transamerica; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401k Match

Medical Insurance

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Transamerica is seeking an Senior Operational Risk professional in a hybrid Denver area setting to lead end-to-end risk activities for PS&SI. You will assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks while partnering with leaders to sustain a strong risk profile.

The role requires extensive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit or compliance, and strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid work model with travel expectations supports cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Eight years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit or compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end business risk activities including risk assessments, control evaluations, testing, monitoring, and remediation.
• Support risk management for major PS&SI initiatives and transformations.
• Recommend process and control improvements to strengthen risk mitigation and efficiency.
• Manage risk issue activities from identification to remediation tracking and reporting.
• Advise leaders on complex risk matters and provide decision-making recommendations.
• Develop and maintain risk reporting dashboards and management reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Job description

Transamerica is seeking an Senior Operational Risk professional in a hybrid Denver area setting to lead end-to-end risk activities for PS&SI. You will assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks while partnering with leaders to sustain a strong risk profile.

The role requires extensive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit or compliance, and strong analytical and communication skills. A hybrid work model with travel expectations supports cross-functional collaboration and