Transamerica

Senior Specialist, Treasury

Transamerica$88K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
  • Ten years of treasury or relevant experience
  • In-depth knowledge of treasury operations
  • Strong analytical skills to resolve complex problems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

  • Identify and oversee cross-functional projects within treasury and financial operations
  • Lead initiatives for process efficiencies and system enhancements
  • Develop relationships with cross-functional partners to implement policies and resolve issues
  • Mentor team members and facilitate knowledge transfer
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in cash management and treasury operations
  • Review processes to identify improvements and develop solutions
  • Perform treasury operations accurately under tight deadlines

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Parental Leave with additional paid days off for eligible employees
  • Employee Assistance Program and Back-Up Care Program
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Discounts
  • Holistic wellness program with rewards
Full Job Description

Job Family

Treasury, Capital Management and Asset Liability Management

Job Description Summary

The Senior Specialist, Treasury serves as a subject matter expert within the Treasury group, performing treasury and cash management functions. Applies financial knowledge and judgment to diverse and complex activities to validate the integrity of treasury functions. Leads cross-functional initiatives and supports a controlled, scalable treasury operations environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Identify, coordinate, and oversee cross-treasury and financial operations projects across Treasury Operations, Accounts Payable, and Travel & Expense.

  • Recommend and lead initiatives focused on process efficiencies, system upgrades and enhancements, testing, automation, reporting improvements, and operational risk reduction.

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with leaders, management, and cross-functional partners to implement policies and procedures, support business goals, and resolve issues effectively.

  • Mentor team members and share treasury operations expertise to support knowledge transfer, skill development, and department effectiveness.

  • Serve as a subject matter expert for cash management and daily treasury operations, including the Treasury Workstation, wire systems, funding, short-term investments, efficiency strategies, asset safeguards, and cost minimization.

  • Review and understand assigned processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop effective solutions to ensure successful implementation, operational efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with business needs.

  • Perform treasury operations processes with accuracy and efficiency in a tight deadline environment

  • Partner with business and IT to create business requirements documents (BRDs) and procedural documentation.

  • Demonstrate ownership, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Apply knowledge of wire processing rules, payment requirements, and banking practices to support accurate and compliant transaction execution.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex treasury, banking, payment, AP, T&E, and file transmission issues in partnership with banks, technology teams, and internal business partners.

  • Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, reporting, metrics, and operational controls to support a scalable and well-controlled payment environment.

  • Maintain awareness of evolving treasury, banking, payment, AP, and expense management standards, including ISO 20022-related changes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience

  • Ten years of treasury or relevant experience

  • In-depth knowledge of treasury operations

  • Strong analytical and ability to resolve complex problems

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Advanced computer skills in MS Excel and financial business systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Banking, insurance, annuity, retirement services, or broader financial services industry experience.

  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred.

  • Experience with treasury workstations, workflow tools, enterprise resource planning systems, system upgrades, testing, user acceptance testing, or implementation of treasury tools.

  • Treasury banking knowledge or experience, including bank products, account structures, file transmissions, cash management services, and ISO 20022 payment messaging standards.

  • Experience with short-term investment functions, including money market funds, commercial paper, or other short-term investment vehicles.

  • Experience supporting internal controls, SOX compliance, audit readiness, or risk mitigation activities within treasury, banking, accounts payable, or financial operations.

  • Project leadership experience involving cross-functional stakeholders, technology teams, and external banking partners.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid (In office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)

  • Occasional travel for business meetings and industry conferences (<10%)

  • Periods of peak workload may require extended hours

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 in order 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 6 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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