Head of Transamerica Asset Management Investments

Head of Transamerica Asset Management Investments

Job Description Summary : Provide strategic leadership for investment analysis, manager oversight, and portfolio performance across Transamerica Asset Management’s suite of investment products. Drive innovation in investment processes and serve as a senior leader contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives and governance.

This is a hybrid role, where the employee is expected to work a hybrid schedule in our Denver office.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of investment management strategy across mutual funds, exchange‑traded funds, separately managed accounts, and collective investment trusts.

Establish and implement advanced methodologies for manager selection, monitoring, and performance evaluation under the manager‑of‑managers framework.

Apply modern portfolio analytics including attribution, factor analysis, and alpha generation to enhance fund performance and risk‑adjusted returns.

Communicate investment strategy, positioning, and performance to distribution, marketing, and executive leadership teams.

Collaborate with product development and product management teams to align investment capabilities with market opportunities.

Oversee preparation of materials for annual contract renewals and presentations to the Mutual Fund Board of Independent Trustees.

Author investment insights and commentary for external audiences including financial professionals, media, and the general public.

Serve as a member of the Mutual Fund Management Committee and actively participate in board‑level meetings.

Engage with senior leaders across the organization to support strategic goals and cross‑functional initiatives.

May lead enterprise‑wide investment projects or represent the firm in external forums and industry groups.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field

Fifteen years of experience in the investment industry

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Experience selecting and overseeing fund managers or managing asset allocation decisions

Experience preparing and delivering executive‑level presentations

Strategic thinking and strong management capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams

Knowledge of mutual fund and investment management industries

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Working Conditions

Office or hybrid office / remote environment

Moderate travel for board meetings, conferences, and internal collaboration

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $288,750 - $325,000 annually. 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 / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration‑related employment authorization sponsorship.

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

College Coach 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, including employee‑driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

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 worldwide. 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.

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