Director, Global Financial Risk Management

Transamerica•Baltimore, MD

8d•$189,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Financial Risk Management provides leadership and direction to the global Financial Risk Management department. The role understands and articulates financial risk challenges, providing global expertise across financial risk management and Asset Liability Management (ALM). It helps define global financial risk strategy, embeds global ALM standards, and develops the financial risk roadmap, methodologies, analytics, tools, and reporting capabilities. The position also provides oversight and challenge of liquidity and credit risk exposure and works with the first line and senior stakeholders to assess and manage risks. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday) in the office at a hub location in Baltimore or Philadelphia. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, actuarial science, economics, mathematics, or another analytical field.
12 years of experience in risk management, financial management, or a related specialization; an advanced degree or actuarial, data science, or investment certifications may substitute for up to three years of experience.
In-depth knowledge of financial risk and risk analysis tools.
In-depth knowledge of an assigned focus area, such as asset liability management, economic framework, derivatives, or asset management.
Knowledge across multiple business areas and related economics.
Strong analytical and data skills.
Ability to understand complex problems and frame appropriate questions.
Ability to present and interact with leadership.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Actuarial, data science, or investment certifications.

Responsibilities

Help define global financial risk strategy.
Embed global ALM standards of practice and provide oversight of existing global ALM practices and initiatives.
Develop the financial risk roadmap and enhance risk dashboard reporting capabilities.
Develop and manage financial risk methodologies, analytics, and tools.
Support measurement and monitoring of financial markets, ALM, and the financial impacts of climate risk.
Provide oversight and challenge of liquidity and credit risk exposure, including monitoring risk appetite and key risk indicators.
Analyze financial risk exposures and trends, draw conclusions from data and insights, and determine risks to escalate or manage in collaboration with the first line.
Serve as a financial risk subject matter expert and lead strategically important initiatives and discussions with senior stakeholders.
Provide coaching and development support to team members and the global Financial Risk community.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus eligibility, typically 30% based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the Company’s discretion.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-up care program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.