Sr Risk Manager, GRC Systems

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation is seeking a Senior Risk Manager, GRC Systems, to lead the strategy and evolution of our GRC platforms and data governance. You will partner with business leaders, Technology, Compliance, Finance, Audit and Risk to enhance risk capabilities and ensure high-quality, decision-useful risk information across the enterprise.

This high-visibility role requires driving data quality, reporting, and analytics, with a focus on aligning GRC capabilities to the enterprise risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, or governance, risk and compliance.
• Experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk processes, including risk and control self-assessments, risk events, issues management, and key risk indicators.
• Extensive knowledge of risk taxonomy design and governance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across business and functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end ownership and strategic direction for Transamerica’s GRC platforms, including roadmap development and execution.
• Lead integration of the GRC platform with enterprise systems to enable seamless risk data flow.
• Ensure the platform effectively supports core risk processes, including process risk assessments, risk events, issues and actions, KRIs, and reporting.
• Establish and enforce data governance, control, and auditability standards to support regulatory and internal audit readiness.
• Oversee GRC vendor management, system enhancements, and change governance, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption and consistent application of the GRC platform and risk taxonomy across all risk processes and systems.
• Ensure alignment of the GRC platform and taxonomy with Transamerica’s ERM Framework and governance requirements.
• Define and execute a risk data strategy, delivering consistent, reliable, and decision-useful data with enhanced aggregation and analytics capabilities.
• Support executive-level reporting and insights, including dashboards and analysis of risk trends, control effectiveness, and issue remediation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner across the lines of defense, driving alignment, capability uplift, and continuous improvement in risk practices.

Skills

Influence stakeholders

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

Job Family Operational Risk

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

As Transamerica continues to strengthen and evolve its Operational Risk Management (ORM) program, we are creating a new position to drive the next phase of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) technology, data, and risk infrastructure capabilities. The Senior Risk Manager, GRC Systems, will play a pivotal role in shaping how operational risk information is captured, governed, integrated, and leveraged across the enterprise. This highly visible role will lead the strategic direction and evolution of Transamerica's GRC platforms and data governance capabilities, ensuring they effectively support core risk processes and enable consistent, decision-useful risk information. The successful candidate will partner closely with business leaders, Technology, Compliance, Finance, Audit and Risk professionals to enhance risk management capabilities, improve data quality and reporting, and strengthen the overall effectiveness of the enterprise risk management framework. This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape a growing function, influence the future of Transamerica's risk management and data strategy, and contribute to the continued maturity of Operational Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management capabilities across the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end ownership and strategic direction for Transamerica’s GRC platforms, including roadmap development and execution.
• Lead integration of the GRC platform with enterprise systems to enable seamless risk data flow.
• Ensure the platform effectively supports core risk processes, including process risk assessments, risk events, issues and actions, KRIs, and reporting.
• Establish and enforce data governance, control, and auditability standards to support regulatory and internal audit readiness.
• Oversee GRC vendor management, system enhancements, and change governance, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Drive enterprise-wide adoption and consistent application of the GRC platform and risk taxonomy across all risk processes and systems.
• Ensure alignment of the GRC platform and taxonomy with Transamerica’s ERM Framework and governance requirements.
• Define and execute a risk data strategy, delivering consistent, reliable, and decision-useful data with enhanced aggregation and analytics capabilities.
• Support executive-level reporting and insights, including dashboards and analysis of risk trends, control effectiveness, and issue remediation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner across the lines of defense, driving alignment, capability uplift, and continuous improvement in risk practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• 10 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, or governance, risk and compliance
• Experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk processes, including risk and control self-assessments, risk events, issues management, and key risk indicators
• Extensive knowledge of risk taxonomy design and governance
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively across business and functional areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of: ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations; Operational risk lifecycle (RCSA, issues, events, KRIs); Risk taxonomy design and governance
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CPA); Professional Risk Manager (PRM); Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $150,000 - $175,000 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 of 25% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Baltimore or Denver).

Compliance Notice

Disclaimer: 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.

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.

• 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 first-year employees
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year
• Be Well holistic wellness program including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year
• 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 and Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re recognized for our efforts through various industry listings and programs. 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 created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation to support 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, Aegon has grown into an international company serving millions worldwide. It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

For more information, visit www.transamerica.com.