Senior Manager Corporate Development; Hybrid

Position: Senior Manager Corporate Development (Hybrid)
Job Family Mergers & Acquisitions About Us At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of 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 We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, 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.

We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.

What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include
1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors,
2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and
3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. 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 integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.
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Job Description Summary Support Transamerica's inorganic growth strategy by sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, and executing mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities. Lead cross-functional deal teams and deliver disciplined valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution aligned with enterprise strategy.

Job Description Responsibilities
* Source and screen mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and investment opportunities.
* Build valuation, pro forma, and scenario models and synthesize market and competitive insights.
* Lead transaction execution from letter of intent through close, including due diligence and structuring.
* Drive cross-functional work streams across Finance, Legal, Tax, Actuarial, and Risk.
* Prepare investment memoranda and board-level materials and present recommendations to senior leaders.
* Manage external advisors and counter parties and apply transaction-specific negotiation strategies.
* Mentor and manage junior team members and review analyses and deliverables for quality and accuracy.
* Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to inform deal theses and strategic priorities.
* Support integration planning and synergy and value capture tracking, as needed.
* Maintain confidentiality, internal controls, and transaction documentation throughout the deal lifecycle. Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
* Eight years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or financial analysis
* Experience managing direct reports or leading cross functional teams
* Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
* Experience leading complex projects with limited supervision
* Knowledge of the financial services industry and Transamerica's business lines
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications
* Master of Business Administration (MBA)
* Background in finance, legal, or actuarial disciplines
* Experience in mergers and acquisitions or strategic partnerships
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
* Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Working Conditions
* Office Environment- hybrid
* Occasional Travel