Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Management supports the Risk Chief of Staff by working directly with the CRO and senior Risk leadership team to ensure effective planning, execution, communication, and coordination of Risk priorities across the organization. This role focuses on facilitating clear and consistent Risk communications, coordinating delivery of key Risk work products, supporting cross‑functional working teams, and ensuring Risk priorities are clearly defined, tracked, and executed.

This person acts as a central point of coordination for leadership materials, highest level governance forums and boards, and enterprise‑level Risk initiatives. Knowledge of Risk framework (policies, processes, systems of governance) is leveraged to ensure consistency across the Risk function and to communicate messages outside of Risk in a relatable way. Emphasizes organization, execution discipline, and communication effectiveness rather than direct ownership of risk assessments or technical risk models.

High expectations for execution rigor and communication quality.

• Represent Risk Management on certain business related activities, cross‑functional meetings, committees, etc.
• Oversee the development of quantitative/analytical models and applications.
• Utilize team personnel resources through strategic planning and scheduling of engagements.
• Develop analysis of data through the use of models and determine impact on operational and risk‑based capital.
• Support associates and lead in the execution of risk activities. Serve as a subject matter expert on risk principles throughout Transamerica and Aegon.
• Maintain strong relationships with senior level personnel across all of Transamerica and Group NV. Conduct regular business and risk discussions. Participate in risk committee discussions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on specific discipline within Risk Management.

• Bachelor's degree (accounting, finance, IT, risk management, actuarial, mathematics, computer science, etc.) appropriate for the risk area/department above or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of related risk management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Sound judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to present and interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience supporting senior leaders or leadership teams (e.g., chief of staff, strategy, PMO, or executive coordination roles).
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Familiarity with Risk management concepts and governance structures, with ability to rapidly understand and synthesize technical material.
• Strong organizational, planning, and execution‑tracking skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across teams.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive information.

• Hybrid office environment.
• Moderate travel 10 to 25%.

• The salary for this position generally ranges between $146,000 - $180,000 annually. The range is a good faith estimate; actual starting pay is determined by 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.
• Typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration‑related employment authorization sponsorship.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

• Competitive pay.
• Bonus…