Senior Director, Compliance – Transamerica AM

Job Description SummaryAt Transamerica Asset Management, high performance, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by 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:
Today, we’re part of an international holding company, Aegon, 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.
Transamerica Asset Management (TAM) is a division within Aegon Asset Management, an active global asset management firm with investment capabilities that span public and private markets across asset classes, sharing a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management.

What we do:
TAM’s vision is to be a valued asset manager by growing a profitable, scalable investment platform that connects the right solutions to our clients’ needs. We provide active fixed income and differentiated equity strategies by following our Investor First process and leveraging the capabilities of our suite of sub-advisers. Our business encompasses approximately $65 billion of net assets under management; consisting of variable insurance funds, retail mutual funds, ETFs, collective investments trusts and other assets.Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to risk manager relating to the operational, liquidity, and derivatives compliance risk programs designed to comply with the Investment Company Act Rule 38a-1, Investment Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-7, and applicable related regulatory requirements. Develop and assist in the preparation of reports for the TAM Chief Compliance Officer concerning these programs.
• Direct and assign projects and provide guidance to senior managers, managers, and other compliance staff to improve the efficiency of the department and the management of firm risks.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve compliance risk issues. Manage highly complex compliance matters.
• Recommend and develop corrective action or revisions to policies and procedures based upon findings from internal audits, compliance reviews, regulatory examinations, investigations, rule changes and/or industry trends. Advise Chief Compliance Officer of regulatory risks, gaps, and problem situations; implement and lead corrective actions.
• Lead training initiatives including creating and delivering employee training regarding regulatory compliance requirements.
• Assist the CCO and Deputy CCO to develop, maintain and update compliance policies and procedures for multiple compliance activities, including drafting and review to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and TAM practices.
• Develop, lead, and manage compliance program responsibilities including monitoring, testing, annual reviews, and tracking.
• Direct and manage compliance projects and initiatives involving business line senior managers; provide compliance guidance and advice.
• Oversee and administer anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-fraud programs for TAM, the registered investment companies and the transfer agent.
• Lead regulatory examinations and audits as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Work with multiple functions, units, or locations within the division/business unit to develop cost effective and common solutions to achieve regulatory compliance on a division-wide basis.
• Represent the company on industry committees and company-wide projects regarding various risk issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of progressive compliance and risk experience with a large and diverse investment company organization, including five years of experience in risk management functions.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Investment Company and Adviser Acts, Mutual Fund, ETF and advisory account compliance regulations, programs, and best practices.
• Significant experience in risk assessment and developing testing programs.
• Understanding of GIPS performance standards.
• Proficient with risk analytics applications such as State Street Global.
• Exchange truView and BlackRock Aladdin.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced analytical, interpretive, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Office 365 and associated applications with the ability to assess/engage various technologies, including AI.

             

Preferred Qualifications:

• Securities and/or compliance designations.
• Experience supporting retail separately managed account/wrap programs (SMAs).

Working Conditions:

• Office environment - hybrid in our Denver office (in office T-W-TH).
• Moderate travel.

**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.**

 

The salary for this position generally ranges between $180,000 - $200,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, the position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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

• College Coach 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

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Transamerica Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than an Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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