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Investment Management
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. 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.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.
Job Description Summary
This role will support the selection, onboarding, and oversight of third-party asset managers, with a focus on structured assets and real estate, including RMBS, CMBS, CLOs, Public ABS, Private ABF, residential and commercial real estate whole loans, and other related strategies. In addition, the role will support the due diligence of individual assets and investment strategies, portfolio construction, quantitative asset modeling, and day-to-day portfolio management.
Job Description
Responsibilities
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Support the selection, diligence, onboarding, and ongoing oversight of third-party asset managers
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Support the due diligence of individual investment opportunities and new investment strategies, including underwriting, documentation review, and committee presentations
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Support the day-to-day management of the structured asset and real estate portfolios
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Support the development and implementation of investment and risk management strategies, portfolio optimizations, and portfolio construction
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Monitor market developments, conduct sector and collateral research, and assist in formulating investment views to support the management of the portfolio
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Assist in the development of quantitative modeling frameworks, portfolio management tools, and the onboarding and integration of new investment technologies
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Assist senior investment staff with strategic initiatives focused on delivering superior investment results and maximizing value creation
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline
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1-2 years of relevant experience in fixed income investment analytics, insurance investments, or institutional asset management
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Experience in a front‑office investment role at a bank, hedge fund, asset management firm, or insurance company
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Proficient in Excel
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Experience using Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, and Clearwater Analytics
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience at an asset management firm or insurance company supporting the investment processes for structured credit and/or real estate assets
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Proficiency working with and analyzing large sets of investment data, including leveraging AI to facilitate workloads
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Basic understanding of insurance asset management and fundamental asset liability management concepts, including risk-based capital
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Some knowledge of structured credit analytics, including duration, OAS, convexity, prepayments, and loss metrics (i.e. CDR, CGL, CNL, LGD, etc.)
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Prior exposure to Aladdin, Intex, Trepp, or similar structured asset modeling tools
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Some exposure to the use of AI to support research, process improvement, and efficiency
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Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation
Working Conditions
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Office Environment
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Occasional Travel <10%
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Internal travel as needed
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Benefits Package
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, 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
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica’s Parent Company
Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
