First Line Risk & Control Analyst (Risk… at Transamerica · Philadelp…

Summary: Transamerica is a financial services company that has been serving everyday people for over a century. The First Line Risk and Control Analyst will support senior leadership in implementing effective Operational & IT Risk Management, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated appropriately. Responsibilities: - Maintain hygiene and accuracy in RA documentation and reporting - Support intake, assessment, and renewal of Risk Acceptances (RAs) - Collaborate with key stakeholders to perform risk assessment activities (such as Information Security and 2nd Line Risk) - Engage stakeholders proactively to manage the RA lifecycle - Support development and enforcement of SLAs for timely RA reviews - Understand data inputs, tolerances, and reporting expectations (including company references such as the risk taxonomy) - Contribute to risk metrics and dashboards for governance visibility - Support the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures - Maintain an understanding of company policies and frameworks Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in business or IT or equivalent knowledge/experience combination - Previous experience in one or more of the following roles: 2nd line ORM / IT Risk Mngt, Controls Tester, IT Auditing and/or IT Security - Risk management knowledge - Ability to facilitate and assist with risk assessments, explain risk lifecycle to stakeholders - Ability to challenge stakeholders, get to the core of issues and risks - Excellent communication skills in writing and communicating in clear concise manner, ability to document risks and controls - Building strong relationships within various departments and across three lines of defense, and working in a multi-cultural and international environment - Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tooling Preferred Qualifications: - CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, COBIT, and/or COSO - Experience working in a multi-national organization - Experience working in insurance and/or finance industry Required Skills: Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Controls Testing, IT Auditing, IT Security, Risk Assessment Facilitation, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tooling, CRISC, CISA, CGEIT, COBIT, COSO Benefits: Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Discounts, Career Training & Development Opportunities, Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service., Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)., Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars, Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child., Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Back-Up Care Program, PTO for Volunteer Hours, Employee Matching Gifts Program, Employee Resource Groups, Inclusion and Diversity Programs, Employee Recognition Program, Referral Bonus Programs