Senior Internal Controls Analyst - AM

Job Overview

As a Senior Internal Controls Analyst, you will assist in the day‑to‑day execution of the Aegon Americas Internal Controls program within the first line of defense. You will help identify, assess, and report on key controls across the company to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate standards and practices. You will develop and maintain relationships with business management, process owners and risk management personnel.

• Consult on the design and development of internal controls and processes and make recommendations for improvement and efficiency.
• Assist in documenting financial/accounting/actuarial/operational process flows and procedures.
• Support the execution of management’s risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification, process mapping and controls linkage for a sustainable internal control framework.
• Aid in the development and execution of goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to internal controls over financial reporting, operations, third‑party oversight, and business continuity.
• Work with internal and external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution with respect to internal controls.
• Collaborate with business owners in the identification of control gaps/processes weaknesses, and aid in the development of corrective action and risk mitigation plans.
• Partner with the second line in development and implementation of a system to capture and track control deficiencies, as well as internal and external audit findings to resolution.
• Support the coordination of various operational resiliency activities including business impact analysis, business continuity planning, and incident communication.
• In partnership with business owners, facilitate regular vendor due diligence activities such as SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 reviews, risk assessments, quarterly scorecards, and other monitoring activities.
• Prepare updates to management, including Board and Committee reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically five years of experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Experience working on internal audits and/or operational risk assessments.
• Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

• CPA, CIA
• Big 4 public accounting or regional accounting experience working with internal controls over financial reporting.
• Experience implementing, managing & maintaining Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) technologies.

Salary: $82,500 – $88,500 annually (subject to qualification and experience). The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on the company bonus plan and individual performance.

• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (160 hours annually for first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program (coaching, reward dollars)
• Parental Leave – 15 days paid (eligible after 1 year of service)
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Diversity and Inclusion Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Program

At Transamerica Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. 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.