Transamerica

Lead Security Valuation Analyst

Transamerica

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead daily security valuation processes for mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and other investment vehicles.
  • Ensure compliance with valuation policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Oversee pricing vendor due diligence and evaluate pricing sources for accuracy and reliability.
  • Manage exception reporting and resolve pricing discrepancies in collaboration with portfolio managers and subadvisers.
  • Coordinate with fund accounting, audit, and compliance teams to support net asset value (NAV) calculations and financial reporting.
  • Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency, reduce manual errors, and accelerate reporting.
  • Monitor market events and assess impact on security pricing and valuation methodologies.
  • Support fund launches, mergers, and other corporate actions from a valuation perspective.
  • Participate in valuation committee meetings and contribute to policy updates and governance.
  • Provide input on accounting treatment and financial reporting disclosure requirements for complex financial instruments, including over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
  • Seven years of experience in fund administration, security valuation, or investment operations
  • Strong understanding of financial instruments, valuation techniques, and market data providers
  • Experience with pricing service providers such as Bloomberg, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Leadership and team management capabilities
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
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
  • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
security valuationfund administrationvaluation techniquesfinancial instrumentsexception reportingNAV calculationsfinancial reportingautomation solutionspricing discrepanciesmarket data analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsleadershipteam managementattention to detailability to work under tight deadlines