Transamerica

Head of Retirement Operations

Transamerica$274K — $320K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of leadership experience in financial services/insurance operations
  • In-depth expertise in Retirement business and its operations
  • Strong business acumen for strategic decision-making
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills for executive influence

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement operations strategies for operational efficiencies
  • Oversee end-to-end execution of retirement operations functions
  • Direct profitable operational functions in the Retirement sector
  • Establish short- and long-term organizational goals and strategies
  • Identify and execute outsourcing strategies in collaboration with leaders
  • Collaborate with departments to drive organizational success
  • Evaluate and improve existing retirement processes for efficiency
  • Ensure resources are in place to monitor performance effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting personal and financial well-being
  • Pension Plan and 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Career Development Opportunities
  • Wide range of health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Holistic wellness program with coaching and rewards
  • Generous parental leave policy and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance and Back-Up Care Programs
  • Volunteer and employee matching gift programs
  • Inclusion and diversity initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Family
Operations - General

Job Description Summary
The Head of Retirement Operations will serve as the end-to-end operations leader for the retirement line of business. Lead a large workforce to align operations to deliver the Retirement business strategy. This role will report to the Chief Operations Officer.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement operations strategy with a focus on efficiencies that enhance the experience for customers, agents, and advisors.
  • Responsible for the end-to-end execution of operational functions in support of the overall Retirement organizational goals.
  • Provide direction and control for the effective and profitable operation for Retirement.
  • Develop the organization's short- and long-term goals and strategies to ensure business processes and operational controls are in place.
  • Identify opportunities for potential outsourcing strategies and partner with key leaders to execute effectively.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership in Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal to ensure organizational success.
  • Evaluate existing processes across Retirement and provide guidance on efficiencies and performance improvements and report on operating results to ensure consistent growth and progress towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Ensure tools, resources, and processes are in place to monitor, track and report performance.
  • Build high performing diverse teams to meet business needs.
  • Maintain a focus on continuous improvement to drive operating efficiency.
  • Manage overall budget for the Operations organization.
  • Promote and foster employee engagement and well-being by driving collaboration, innovation, transparency, inclusion, and trust across the function and organization.


Qualifications
  • 12 years or more of progressive leadership experience in the financial services/insurance industry in an Operations capacity
  • Deep knowledge of the Retirement business, products and operations
  • Business acumen to execute strategic plans and allocate budgets
  • Outstanding leadership and communication skills to influence outcomes at the executive level


Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions
  • Remote (Call Center) Environment
  • Moderate Travel 10 to 25%


The Salary for this position generally ranges between $274,000 - $320,000 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

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


About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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