Intermediate First Line Risk & Control Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$72,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise Technology (ET) is Transamerica’s global IT partner, delivering infrastructure services, information security, and corporate application support to Transamerica’s businesses around the world. We provide centralized global IT services—including programming, database management, project management, agile/dev/ops, and more—from six locations across the US, the Netherlands, UK, and Hungary. Our team supports over 20 country units and more than 24,000 employees worldwide. All these teams work closely together to provide innovative and digital solutions as well as essential technology support. This collaboration is crucial for enabling Transamerica’s global businesses to remain innovative, digital, competitive, efficient, and effective, while continually striving to deliver optimal solutions and exceptional customer experiences for both customers and shareholders. By maintaining a well-defined strategy for our digital and data technology platform, we keep expanding our ecosystem, driving digitization, enhancing customer experiences, and improving operational efficiency. While everyone in technology is responsible for managing technology risk, the Technology First Line Risk & Controls (FLRC) team supports the broader technology function by helping to identify, assess, address, and monitor technology risks and related controls in accordance with risk tolerances. Additionally, as control experts, FLRC assists technology first-line teams in designing and improving the control framework. Job Description Summary The Intermediate First Line Risk & Control Analyst will conduct IT risk assessments for Transamerica’s technology and risk teams and assist with implementing and maintaining IT Risk Management processes, procedures, and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
2 years of experience in IT risk management, compliance, governance, or controls, or the equivalent combination of knowledge and skills through experience, education and certifications.
Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, or ISO 27001
Familiarity with risk management tools and software
Ability to work collaboratively across the organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Assist with fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and/or prior experience within the insurance, pensions or financial services sectors, encompassing relevant business processes and technologies.
One or more of the following certifications: (CRISC) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CGEIT) Certified in in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CISM) Certified Information Security Manager (CISA) Certified Information Systems Auditor
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs like Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrated success in risk management roles.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills to identify and address issues to mitigate risk.
Solid grasp of risk management, design methods, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate evidence-based risk assessments for processes, applications, technologies, and projects to assess controls and identify control gaps.
Help develop and conduct the annual Risk and Control Self-Assessment plan.
Identify, assess, and record risks along with mitigation or acceptance plans.
Prepare Architecture Review Board (ARB) summaries, outlining risk assessment recommendations.
Train stakeholders and promote awareness of risk management.
Work with IT Risk (2nd Line), Information Security, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, and external consultants to mature Transamerica’s IT Risk Management Program.
Ensure application compliance data accuracy in the Configuration Management Database (CMDB).
Maintain assessment templates for alignment with relevant regulations (SOX, SOC1/2, NYDFS)

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
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