Head of Finance and Financial Assets Technology

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IT Operations

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 transamerica.com.  

Job Description Summary

The Head of Finance and Financial Assets Technology provides leadership and direction in the design and development of integrated processes, applications, security, data, and technology solutions to overcome business challenges and meet Transamerica’s strategic objectives, overseeing our critical financial platforms including financial reporting, hedging, trading systems, and reinsurance administration. This executive role requires both deep technical expertise and strong leadership to standardize and automate platforms with legacy technical environment while accelerating our financial strategies. You'll drive cost reduction through modern cloud architecture while ensuring stability, security, and regulatory compliance. This role will lead the IT strategy and support for our Finance department, Financial Assets business unit, and all corporate functions.

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership and direction in designing and developing integrated processes, applications, security, data, and technology solutions to overcome business challenges and meet Transamerica’s strategic objectives.
• Lead large-scale modernization projects and teams effectively, ensuring alignment and execution across the organization and with strategic partners
• Standardize services to ensur