The First Line Risk and Controls Team (FLRC) team enables and supports the senior leadership of Transamerica in implementing effective Operational & IT Risk Management. The FLRC is involved in the full risk lifecycle and governance; from initial tolerance setting, creating policies, facilitating risk & control self-assessments, monitoring issues & actions, etc. to maintaining supporting documentation and tooling, risk reporting and facilitating risk governance. This position specifically works closely with FLRC Leads and other subject matter experts in management and oversight of the supporting risk assessments, including the lifecycle of risk acceptances. The role collaborates with key stakeholders across the three lines of defense to ensure that risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated where needed.

Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis, this position will perform responsibilities such as some or all of the following: 

  • Support intake, assessment, and renewal of Risk Acceptances (RAs). 

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to perform risk assessment activities (such as Information Security and 2nd Line Risk). 

  • Maintain hygiene and accuracy in RA documentation and reporting. 

  • Facilitate risk items requiring governance/committee approval. 

  • Engage stakeholders proactively to manage the RA lifecycle. 

  • Support development and enforcement of SLAs for timely RA reviews. 

  • Understand data inputs, tolerances, and reporting expectations (including company references such as the risk taxonomy). 

  • Contribute to risk metrics and dashboards for governance visibility. 

  • Support the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures. 

  • Maintain an understanding of company policies and frameworks. 

  • Perform adhoc technology risk assessments. 

 

Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or IT or equivalent knowledge/experience combination 

  • 2+ years of experience previous experience in one or more of the following roles: 2nd line ORM / IT Risk Mngt, Controls Tester, IT Auditing, IT Security, IT (process) Manager, IT Security, Architecture, IT Compliance Management, Business Continuity Management or combination of education and equivalent experience.  

Risk Management: 

  • Strong risk management knowledge 

  • Being able to facilitate risk assessments, explain risk lifecycle to stakeholders 

  • Being able to challenge stakeholders, get to the core of issues and risks 

  • Excellent communication skills in writing and communicating in clear concise manner, ability to document risks and controls 

  • Building strong relationships within various departments and across three lines of defense, and work in a multi-cultural and international environment 

  • Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, COBIT, and/or COSO  

  • Experience working in a multi-national organization 

  • Experience working in insurance and/or finance industry 

 

Working Conditions  

  • This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Denver and Philadelphia). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

  • May require some work outside standard work schedule due to global support  

  • May require minimal travel for team meetings or training.  

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.** 

 

Compensation: 

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $73,600 - $92,000 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.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

 

What You Receive: 

  • A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package.  

  • Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package 

  • Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

 

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of persons and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.