Lead Management Specialist, Operational Risk Management (Finance/Financial Assets) - Hybrid

Aegon•Denver, CO

35d•$104,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide subject matter expertise in Finance/Financial Assets on the day-to-day execution of the Transamerica Operational Risk Management program to ensure appropriate risk considerations are in place and practiced across the company including the identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks across the company business and technology landscape. Develop and maintain relationships with business and technology management across three lines of defense.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
Eight years of experience working in operational risk management or internal controls related environment
Progressive experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, risk management, or equivalent field
Deep understanding of operational functions, preferably in the financial services industry
In-depth knowledge and hands on experience with risk management principles and techniques including development of process flows, identification and assessment of risks and controls, testing and monitoring procedures, and development of related metrics
Strong risk and control background including knowledge of SOX framework
Ability to present and interact with various levels of management
Ability to build relationships with people at all levels
Excellent oral/written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry
CPA
CIA
CISA

Responsibilities

Deep subject-matter expertise in risks, controls, and in-depth understanding of the Finance/Financial Assets business.
Partner with business management to lead the execution of risk assessments across business groups.
Challenge current process design, identify areas for improvement, and recommend changes to supporting policies, procedures and control execution to increase efficiency and quality.
Lead risk issue management activities, including risk identification, root cause analysis, action plan status monitoring, and reporting of outcomes to management.
Collaborate and challenge process owners during the development of action plans to assess adequacy of actions taken by management.
Lead the execution of Risk & Control Self Assessments (RCSA) via review and challenge of inherent/residual risk scoring, risk mitigation, review control design and execution.
Collaborate with peers in the Risk Management function, and various partners and stakeholders throughout the organization (e.g. line and functional management, compliance, IT, Internal Audit).
Lead the execution of risk assessment activities across various organizational functions, programs, projects, processes, etc.
Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

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).
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