Chief operating officer Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the operating strategy for WFG to successfully align with the vision for accelerated growth. This includes delivering connected digital solutions in the business-to-business marketplace (B2B), finding efficiencies and reducing friction in all aspects of serving our agents, overseeing low-code-business owned configuration team, data stewardship and strategy customers, partners, and future market position.
• Lead all operating activities across WFG and own the execution of strategic initiatives for enhanced agent experiences and profitable outcomes in the US and Canada.
• Drive innovative and integrated API infrastructure technology solutions to support a cloud-native, digital-first operational environment for agents, registered representatives, employees and partners in a client-led, B2B business model.
• Manage all aspects of a multi-million-dollar operational budget, to deliver on goals, to manage within expense guidelines, to drive efficiency, reduce cost and ensure profitable operations while balancing a positive agent / client experience.
• Champion the identification and mitigation of organizational risks within the business unit and agency structures.
• Drive high-quality execution and operational excellence by communicating clear direction and expectations. Build and manage with strong compliance, regulatory & industry ethical standards.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 120+ individuals. Promote and foster employee engagement and well-being by driving collaboration, innovation, transparency, inclusion and trust across the function and organization. Build high performing, diverse teams to meet business needs. Provide superb coaching.
• Represent the Company on industry committees and before regulators regarding various regulatory issues in the US and Canada.
• Serve as a strategic change leader to drive digital adoption for profitable business results.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

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

Competitive Pay

Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

Pension Plan

401k Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

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, 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.