Transamerica

Senior Financial Analyst - Investment Operations

Transamerica$80K — $106K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant roles.
  • Advanced computer skills required.
  • Solid knowledge of the accounting/financial area preferred, such as investments or insurance products.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Extract financial data from various systems for analyses.
  • Analyze financial data to determine past performance and project future results.
  • Prepare information methodologies for reporting purposes.
  • Interpret financial transactions and provide recommendations for decision-makers.
  • Develop financial reports and complex models for forecasting and analysis.
  • Support client reporting needs and perform trend analysis.
  • Participate in monthly accounting processes for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Bonus eligibility for eligible employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Parental Leave of 15 days for eligible employees
  • Adoption Assistance and various Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
Full Job Description
Job Family
Finance - General

Job Description Summary
Performs accounting, financial reporting and analysis functions. Responsible for applying financial analysis knowledge and judgment to activities that are diverse and complex. This position is within Investment Reporting and will be primarily accountable for the day-to-day coordination and prioritization of asset transfer requests. In addition, the candidate will lead efforts to identify and resolve data exceptions within the investment accounting system, complete reconciliations and resolve variances between the Oracle general ledger and Clearwater, as well as liaison with the ERP team to improve data and processes using the ARCs reconciliation tool.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead coordination, communications and prioritization of asset transfer requests and ensure business requirements are met timely.
  • Responsible for PIMR accounting and reporting.
  • Responsible for core system integrity and data quality in accordance with accounting policy and processing procedures and financial data is accurate based upon accounting and investment knowledge.
  • Responsible for oversight, review, and approval of Reconciliations for fixed income assets in ARCs. Partner with ERP to understand functionality and system capability to support Investment Reporting reconciliation requirements.
  • Responsible for oversight, review and monitoring of suspense balances for fixed income assets
  • Responsible for monthly reconciliations from source back to general ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and if necessary, prepare correcting journal entries.
  • Responsible for assisting with preparation of regulatory financials on a Statutory accounting basis.
  • Respond to requests received from management and other departments.
  • Understands the flow of information and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems.
  • Accountable for maintaining a positive, proactive relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Recommend changes to processes to improve and achieve greater efficiencies by documenting business requirements and participating in testing efforts.
  • May mentor other analysts with reconciliations and other operational processes.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience, with degree.
  • Advanced computer skills.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of accounting, for example preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, etc.
    • Knowledge of investment vehicles for example, securities, residential mortgage loans, private equities, etc.
    • Working knowledge of reporting on a Statutory basis
    • Customer-oriented with demonstrated communication skills both orally and written
    • Demonstrated experience with complex problem solving both as an individual as well as within a team.
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Deadline driven with the ability to multi-task and work effectively individually and within a team


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Office Environment. (In office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.)
  • Fast- paced deadline- driven office environment.
  • Occasional Travel


The Salary for this position generally ranges between $80,000.00- $106,000.00 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.

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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


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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