Sr Risk Manager, GRC Systems

Job Description

Provide end-to-end ownership and strategic direction for Transamerica’s GRC platforms, including roadmap development and execution.
Led integration of the GRC platform with enterprise systems (finance, control, and reporting environments) to enable seamless risk data flow.
Ensure the platform effectively supports core risk processes, including process risk assessments, risk events, issues and actions, KRIs, and reporting.
Establish and enforce strong data governance, control, and auditability standards to support regulatory and internal audit readiness.
Oversee GRC vendor management, system enhancements, and change governance, ensuring stability and continuous improvement of the platform.
Drove enterprise-wide adoption and consistent application of the GRC platform and risk taxonomy across all risk processes and systems.
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner across the lines of defense, driving alignment, capability uplift, and continuous improvement in risk practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field
• 10 years of experience in operational risk, enterprise risk management, or governance, risk and compliance
• Extensive knowledge of ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations
• Extensive knowledge of operational risk processes, including risk and control self-assessments, risk events, issues management, and key risk indicators
• Extensive knowledge of risk taxonomy design and governance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing enterprise GRC platforms and risk data frameworks
• Strong knowledge of: ERM frameworks and regulatory expectations, operational risk lifecycle (RCSA, issues, events, KRIs), risk taxonomy design and governance
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CPA)
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $150,000 - $175,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and 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 of 25% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position requiring three days (Tuesday-Thursday) in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Baltimore or Denver). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.