Director, Analysis; Retirement

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Research & Analytics - General

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, and
3) Financial Assets. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It’s part of Aegon, an international financial services group serving millions of customers worldwide.

Analyze the competitive environment and peer company trends to provide insightful intelligence for use in decision-making at the industry, company strategy and product levels.

• Monitor retirement plan industry conditions (including 401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit plans) and identify hot topics and emerging trends, among traditional peer companies and potential disruptors
• Collect and maintain comprehensive industry and peer company data
• Create and deliver analysis used by senior management and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with Competitive Analysis team to share information about peer company products and product and operational strategies
• Lead or assist in the preparation of internal publications highlighting competitive data, and peer company and industry trends
• Work with key stakeholders to develop and deliver new competitive research in a user-friendly manner
• Provide research and analysis for special strategic projects
• Build relationships across divisions and functional areas to gather and disseminate data and analysis in a timely manner
• Share peer company and industry intelligence with Competitive Analysis team performing deeper product-level analysis

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, actuarial science, or equivalent experience
• Eight years of experience in competitive analysis or relevant analyst/research role
• Analytical and strategic thinker to ascertain, evaluate, and report on industry and competitive data
• Quantitative analysis and business intelligence skills
• Advanced writing, communication, and presentation skills for delivery of information to senior management, key stakeholders and team members
• Able to work independently and produce high-quality analysis under tight deadlines
• Relationship building skills to engage business groups, financial teams and leadership
• Proficiency using MS Office with advanced skills in Excel and Power Point

• CFA and/or MBA
• Wall Street research analyst or investor relations experience related to the life insurance/retirement or broader financial industry

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Denver).
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position
• Occasional travel 25%

The salary for this position generally ranges between $160,000-$210,000 annually. The salary range is a good faith estimate; actual starting pay is determined by qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs. Salary may vary above or below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. This position is typically eligible for an annual bonus of 20% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

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