Head and Annuity Operations - Hybrid Cedar Rapids

Head of Life and Annuity Operations
- Hybrid Cedar Rapids### Head of Life and Annuity Operations
- Hybrid Cedar Rapids Apply:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Full time:
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** Job Family
** Operations - General
** 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
** The Head of Life and Annuity Operations will serve as the end-to-end operations leader for the Life and Annuity line of business. Lead a large workforce to align operations to deliver the Life and Annuity business strategies. This role will report to the Chief Operating Officer.
** Job Description*
* * This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence Tuesday through Thursday at our Cedar Rapids office. Relocation assistance may be available.
** Responsibilities
* ** Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational functions of Transamerica's life insurance and annuity businesses.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable industry regulations and internal policies through regular audits, reviews, and operational assessments.
* Ensures that all operational activities align with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and customer service standards.
* Develop the organization's short- and long-term goals and strategies to ensure business processes and operational controls are in place.
* Collaborate closely with leadership in Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal to ensure organizational success.
* Evaluate existing processes…