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About Us 

 

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential unleashed by 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. 

    

Transamerica is a part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group. The Aegon companies employ over 21,500 people and have approximately 31.7 million customers.* For more information,  visit www.transamerica.com. 

 

Who We Are 

  

Transamerica has been making financial services available to the many, not just the few, for more than 100 years. We’re a leading provider of life insurance, retirement, and investment solutions, serving millions of customers throughout the United States. Transamerica’s dedicated professionals focus on helping people live their best lives through saving, investing, and protecting their loved ones. Transamerica is dedicated to building America’s leading middle market life insurance and retirement company, providing a broad range of quality individual life insurance policies, workplace supplemental insurance benefits, workplace retirement plans, individual retirement accounts, and investment products, including mutual funds, annuities, stable value solutions, as well as investment management services. 

 

What We Do 

 

Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, and Employee Benefits), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People and Places; Brand; Corporate Affairs; Risk; and Technology). 

Job Description Summary

The Senior Communications Manager, Executive Internal Communications will be responsible for building and executing plans that achieve the objectives set forward by executive leadership. This role will be require managing multiple drafts and opinions to produce executive quality communications. The Senior Communications Manager will work directly with Transamerica’s Chief Corporate Affairs officer and company CEO.

Job Description

The Senior Communications Manager, Executive Internal will develop, execute, and measure executive and employee communications strategies. This person will work will help to advance the company’s corporate reputation, drive employee alignment and engagement, and promote executive visibility in support of the company’s growth strategy. In partnership with the Brand and Public Affairs teams, the person will develop internal and external thought leadership platforms and content and manage speaking opportunities and preparation. The Senior Communications Manager will advise the CEO and leaders on a variety of complex company issues and ensure communications align with the company’s brand identity and foundational narrative.

Requirements:

Able to communicate about far-reaching strategies for growth, technology initiatives, organizational change, and draw correlations in service to a cohesive employee experience.Craft and implement communication plans that clearly articulate objectives, strategies and tactics.Serve as a trusted partner on routine, sensitive and confidential messages.Partner closely with the CEO on strategic messaging for internal meetings, written messages, external speaking engagements, and thought leadership opportunities.Discern and reflect the CEO voice in their messages.Work closely with the business on the design and execution of town hall meetings that reflect and promote the company’s vision as well as specific business objectives; coordinate with event planners and HR to facilitate meetings that are relevant, engaging and effective from both a leadership and employee perspective.Improve employee and executive communications efficiencies through process, tools and collaboration.Establish and maintain a dynamic network of subject matter experts and partners to enable quick and effective problem-solving.Perform research before and after sensitive/significant messages; test assumptions about clarity and effectiveness and take steps to improve.Exert version control and manage input from multiple sources under tight deadlines.Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in challenging or ambiguous projects.Lead by example with clear direction, candid feedback and a communications style that results in trust and optimism.Exhibit sound independent judgment, a bias for action and a disciplined approach to the communications craft.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (English or journalism preferred but not required), or equivalent experienceTen years of experience in employee/executive communications and/or related disciplines.Speechwriting and media relations experience preferred.At least five years in a senior communications role.Senior experience in directing a team to deliver unified messages to targeted audiences, based on the highest creative standards, and sound creative judgmentInterpersonal skills to establish rapport, credibility and collaborative relationships at a senior level, across Transamerica.Superior verbal, writing, editing, and proofreading skills (writing samples and writing test are part of the interview process)Ability to effectively organize material, distill complex ideas, and write lively and appealing content in a variety of voicesAbility to engage effectively in leadership meetings and direct productive discussions on communication objectives and activitiesAbility to quickly establish rapport with subject matter experts and get up to speed on organizational structure, culture, programs, policies, etc.Project management skills and the ability to shift priorities based on business needs.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Change management skills and the ability to set priorities around constant change.Self-starter able to manage, train and mentor others.Expertise in Microsoft Office (including SharePoint).

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.** 

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $120,000 - $135,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications 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 based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company discretion.

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 in order 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

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

Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)

  

* As of December 31, 2022 
 

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. 

  

https://www.transamerica.com/why-transamerica/aegon-transamerica-foundation  

  

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 29.5 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.