Description : Job Description Summary Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years, and we're proud of the trust we've earned. But we believe our responsibility goes beyond insurance, investments, and retirement accounts. We're also in the business of helping people improve their financial and personal well-being, so they can add more years to their lives, and more life to their years. Job Description The Senior Manager, Strategist solves business problems related to optimizing asset performance, including hedges, against liability performance using analytics, economics, finance, accounting, actuarial and tax disciplines. Forms these solutions considering all accounting frameworks, capital profiles, and other considerations from the rating agencies. The Strategist also has or develops the knowledge and skills necessary for investment analysis, hedging and research. Responsibilities Aim to solve, and innovate when necessary, business problems related to assets, liabilities, and investments through rigorous quantitative approaches. Work on ALM strategy initiatives and research, risk appetite assessment and limits, methodology specification for products and liabilities, and credit, market, operational risk, hedging and cash flow models and assumptions. Conceptualize, devise, implement, and document quantitative solutions. Quantify the competitiveness of the organization's operations and markets, and evaluate the potential impact of changes. Provide advanced analytical and statistical proficiency as part of the finance and/or technology capability that resides within the broader ALM function including modeling, research, trading/hedging strategies. Discover business insights and identify opportunities through the use of financial engineering, statistical, algorithmic, and visualization techniques. Participate in the asset allocation process and enhance objective functions, constraints, and assumptions for portfolio optimization. Contribute to the capital and liquidity analytical developments and earnings-at-risk (EaR) frameworks for strategic and tactical decision making. Participate in the company-wide stress testing process, methodology and analysis. Leverage leading technologies and analytical methodologies in the financial engineering arena. Produce and present departmental level analysis to mid and senior level management. Manage a team or teams as assigned Maintain relationships with industry peers and keep informed of trends and developments. Qualifications Graduate degree in a technical/quantitative discipline, such as finance, economics, operation research, engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or physics, or Bachelor's degree with CFA or ASA designation Five years of progressive and relevant experience, including management responsibilities Front office experience at a bank, hedge fund, asset management firm, or insurance company Advanced knowledge of Excel, VBA, SQL Good understanding of risk methodologies used in banking or insurance industry Communication skills to convey complex information verbally and in writing at the appropriate level of Interpersonal detail for each audience People skills to manage/lead projects and the ability to inspire the team and provide insights to ALM colleagues Preferred Quantitative skills Ph.D. Expertise on object oriented programming in C++, Python Demonstrated accomplishments in academic research and/or business environment Ability to extract and apply ideas from academic publications Understanding of actuarial and accounting Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Compensation: The salary for this position generally ranges between$160,000-$215,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2. Bonus Eligibility: This position is also typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion at a rate of 25% Working Environment: Office environment Occasional travel What You Receive: A Comprehensive Wealth + Health package. It's our passion to empower people, and especially our employees, to add years to their lives and more life to their years. That means a healthy account balance and a healthy body to match. As you'll come to discover, Wealth + Health is a central part of everything we do! Wealth Benefits; Competitive Pay, Bonus, and Benefits Package; Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Career Training & Development Opportunities, Certification Sponsorship Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits; Be Well Company sponsored holistic wellness program which includes Wellness Coaching and reward dollars, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, College Coach Program, Back-up Care Program, Paid Time Off to Volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program, Employee Resource Groups, Inclusion and Diversity Programs, Employee Recognition Program Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.