Manager, Modeling (Hybrid)

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.

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.

Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses: 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, covering Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people and is part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.

About the Role

Build and analyze sophisticated models for insurance products using advanced knowledge of math and finance in support of ALM Portfolio goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead modeling activities on new and existing products using advanced financial and mathematical knowledge, technological skills, and expert judgement.
• Drive integration with existing toolsets and pipelines.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from ALM, Risk Management, Pricing, and Financial/Risk Reporting, and Valuation.
• Serve as a company-wide expert in multiple specialties.
• Lead multiple projects, with accountability for ongoing activities and objectives.
• Review the work of others, provide direction and guidance.
• Manage advanced research projects.
• Innovate solutions.
• Champion new technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/quantitative discipline such as statistics, math, actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering, or a related business field such as finance.
• Eight years of modeling experience (or six with a Master's degree) with expert knowledge in two or more products such as insurance liability, asset valuation, derivatives modeling, liquidity management, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Five years of experience in advanced programming.
• Familiarity with asset liability management practices.
• Good understanding of investment and finance concepts to creatively solve analytical problems.
• Leadership skills to manage teams and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc/PhD) in a quantitative field.
• Asset/derivatives modeling experience.
• Math/Finance background.
• Good programming skills (C++/Python).

Schedule

Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Philadelphia/Baltimore/Cedar Rapids).

Pay

The salary for this position generally ranges between $136,000 - $165,000 annually. Actual starting pay is determined by several factors including 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. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the Company’s discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:
  • 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, including 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.
  • 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.