Lead Financial Analyst, Valuations & Pricing Analysis (Hybrid)

Job Family Finance - General About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment — one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Who We Are We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life . Today, we’re part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’s important to them. We’re empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good — for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate , which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7 ,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide. * For more information, visit . Job Description Summary This Lead Financial Analyst, Valuations & Pricing Analysis role is an opportunity to play a key part in supporting accurate, well-controlled investment reporting and will perform accounting, financial reporting and analysis functions. Responsible for applying financial analysis knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex. The successful candidate will bring strong reporting and valuation experience, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to resolving complex issues while partnering closely with peers, internal business units, technology teams, and offshore support teams. This is a lead role that provides guidance, oversight, and subject matter expertise and indirect people management responsibilities. Job Description Responsibilities Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems to perform appropriate analyses. Analyzes financial data and defines relevant information; interprets data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial result. Determines appropriate methodology to prepare information for use by others. Helps staff to achieve performance standards. Develops and motivates staff to achieve effectiveness; mentors, trains and shares knowledge. Ensures staff demonstrates appropriate customer service attitudes. Offers leadership and direction to others. Exhibits a thorough understanding of business and analysis concepts. Participate in monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Recommends changes to processes to improve and achieve greater efficiencies. Utilizes a thorough understanding of the business to proactively develop financial reports and complex models for forecasting, trending and results analysis. Works effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company. Understands the flow of information, financial systems, appropriate reporting tools and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems, provide recommendations for system enhancements and work closely with IT teams to implement reporting solutions. Effectively applies fundamental concepts; works on assignments of moderate scope and complexity, with limited oversight; makes recommendations for changes to procedures, and performs varied work, requiring some originality or ingenuity. Supports the Valuation Manager in standing up a new valuation function within investment reporting department. Supports the valuation of derivatives and oversees work of junior staff in pricing various derivatives positions. Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 8 years experience, with degree. Advanced computer skills. Preferred Qualifications 1 year supervisory experience. Solid knowledge of accounting/financial area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium). Solid knowledge of accounting/finance concepts relating to invested assets. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing Ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach, highly analytical. Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, willingness to take on new projects, customer service approach, highly analytical. Work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills, effective judgment ; address employee issues on a timely basis. Working Conditions Office Environment Fast- paced deadline- driven office environment. Occasional Travel The Salary for this position generally ranges between $97,000.00 - $116,000.00 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note: We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email. This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation 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 Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica’s Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. * As of December 31, 2023