Head of Finance and Financial Assets Technology

Transamerica • Cedar Rapids, IA

259d • $230,000 - $310,000

About The Position

The Head of Finance and Financial Assets Technology provides leadership and direction in the design and development of integrated processes, applications, security, data, and technology solutions to overcome business challenges and meet Transamerica's strategic objectives, overseeing our critical financial platforms including financial reporting, hedging, trading systems, and reinsurance administration. This executive role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership to standardize and automate platforms with legacy technical environment while accelerating our financial strategies. You'll drive cost reduction through modern cloud architecture while ensuring stability, security, and regulatory compliance. This role will lead the IT strategy and support for our Finance department, Financial Assets business unit, and all corporate functions.

Requirements

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience with demonstrable success in financial services applications.
• Deep technical knowledge of financial systems architecture including financial reporting, trading platforms, actuarial systems, and reinsurance administration.
• Proven record of reducing technology operating expenses while maintaining or improving service levels.
• Experience leading technology transformation of legacy financial platforms.
• Strong vendor management skills with experience optimizing onshore/offshore delivery models.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Ten years of strategic planning experience.
• Proven experience in building strong working relationships with executive leaders.
• Leadership ability to drive alignment and execution across the organization.
• Solid understanding of business principles, organizational design, change management, etc.
• Large scale technology budget experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in technology, finance, or business administration.
• Experience with cloud migration of financial and actuarial systems.
• Knowledge of insurance industry financial operations and regulatory requirements.
• Track record of implementing data and AI solutions to drive business insights.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction in designing and developing integrated processes, applications, security, data, and technology solutions to overcome business challenges and meet Transamerica's strategic objectives.
• Lead large-scale modernization projects and teams effectively, ensuring alignment and execution across the organization and with strategic partners.
• Standardize services to ensure integrated architecture and security across interdependent technologies and evaluate IT capabilities against business needs.
• Oversee stakeholder management, demand and capacity management, and current state analysis.
• Ensure financial systems meet all business and regulatory requirements while maintaining high availability for mission-critical platforms.
• Address the financial, actuarial, hedging, policy administration, and operational system needs of the organization to ensure comprehensive support for all business functions.
• Work with senior business and IT leaders, Transamerica management board, and regulators across multiple locations to manage Transamerica's IT strategy and architectural principles.
• Present comprehensive data and information to company leaders, providing insight on business direction and capabilities.
• Build, lead, and manage high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Demonstrate strong vendor management skills, both onshore and offshore, to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of services.
• Direct staff in assessing the compatibility and integration of products.
• Design, manage and monitor operation metrics and execute strategic programs to meet organizational goals for both run and change technology programs.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree