Senior Analyst, Operational Risk Management

Transamerica

Support day-to-day Operational Risk Management at Transamerica by identifying, assessing, and reporting key risks across the organization. Collaborate with various teams to enhance efficiency and quality in risk management processes.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Colorado, Iowa, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day execution of the Transamerica Operational Risk Management activities including identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of key risks across the company business and technology landscape.
Participate in risk assessments across assigned business groups.
Participate in process design reviews and identify areas for improvement to increase efficiency and quality.
Carry out action plan status reporting and monitoring, and assist with root cause analysis.
Assist process owners during the development of action plans to assess adequacy of actions taken by management.
Participate in the execution of Process Risk Assessments.
Participate in and support management control testing efforts.
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).
Navigate company Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) tool to record, update and report on various risk issues, risk events, action plans, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field
Four years of experience in operational risk management or internal controls, or experience in an operational role with working knowledge of operational risk management or internal controls
Experience in operational risk management, internal controls, audit, or equivalent field
Good knowledge and 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
Ability to present and interact with various levels of management
Ability to build relationships with people at all levels
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Knowledge and/or experience in the insurance or financial services industry (Preferred)
Data Analytics experience, particularly Power BI or advanced Excel (Preferred)
CPA, CIA, CISA (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational risk managementinternal controlsrisk assessmentsprocess designroot cause analysismanagement control testingdata analyticsPower BIadvanced Excel

Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

CPACIACISA