First Line Risk & Control Analyst (Risk Governance)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The First Line Risk and Controls Team (FLRC) team enables and supports the senior leadership of Transamerica in implementing effective Operational & IT Risk Management. The FLRC team is involved in the full risk lifecycle and governance; from initial tolerance setting, creating policies, facilitating risk & control self-assessments, monitoring issues & actions, etc. to maintaining supporting documentation and tooling, risk reporting and facilitating risk governance. This position specifically works closely with FLRC Leads and other subject matter experts in management and oversight of the supporting risk assessments, including the lifecycle of risk acceptances. The role collaborates with key stakeholders across the three lines of defense to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated where needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or IT or equivalent knowledge/experience combination
Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: 2nd line ORM / IT Risk Mngt, Controls Tester, IT Auditing and/or IT Security.
Risk management knowledge
Ability to facilitate and assist with risk assessments, explain risk lifecycle to stakeholders
Ability to challenge stakeholders, get to the core of issues and risks
Excellent communication skills in writing and communicating in clear concise manner, ability to document risks and controls
Building strong relationships within various departments and across three lines of defense, and working in a multi-cultural and international environment
Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling

Nice To Haves

CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, COBIT, and/or COSO
Experience working in a multi-national organization
Experience working in insurance and/or finance industry

Responsibilities

Maintain hygiene and accuracy in RA documentation and reporting.
Support intake, assessment, and renewal of Risk Acceptances (RAs).
Collaborate with key stakeholders to perform risk assessment activities (such as Information Security and 2nd Line Risk).
Engage stakeholders proactively to manage the RA lifecycle.
Support development and enforcement of SLAs for timely RA reviews.
Understand data inputs, tolerances, and reporting expectations (including company references such as the risk taxonomy).
Contribute to risk metrics and dashboards for governance visibility.
Support the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain an understanding of company policies and frameworks.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
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).
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
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