Director, Communication & Education Job at Transamerica in Denver

Overview

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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 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.

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.

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

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

Define and implement marketing campaign strategies to engage and drive outcomes with prospective participants. Drive engagement with financial professionals through marketing, brand affinity, and the launch of new product / solutions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with partners to develop strategic short and long term marketing strategies and plans that address current and future objectives.

Evaluate and adjust marketing strategy and plans to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Set priorities and manage through people and processes; leverage resources throughout the organization.

Manage program budgets.

Partner with stakeholders to drive and build the company brand, sales profitability, and customer excellence.

Own the product launch / release plan and implementation management for new product introductions.

Develop strong customer relationships to become the organization’s expert in customer needs and opportunities.

Create a positive and performance-driven culture, building repeatable processes to deliver results and coach sales and marketing professionals.

Conduct-one-on-one meetings with staff to assess individual needs, work load, issues / opportunities, career path, development and process management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications or equivalent experience

Ten years of marketing communications, digital marketing, or project management experience

Eight years of marketing experience in financial services or a related industry

Five years of management experience

Expert understanding of traditional and digital platforms

Broad experience developing and executing marketing strategies for complex projects

Thorough understanding of the investment products marketplace and distribution process, including how products are priced, packaged and positioned across various

Technical acumen to design campaigns that optimize the use of traditional and digital marketing platforms

Ability to interpret data and articulate results to diverse audiences

Analytical and decision-making skills to identify / prioritize critical issues and interpret data

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Preferred Qualifications

Intermediary or institutional experience

Familiarity with content management, workflow and other marketing tools such as CMD, CRM, DAM, Workflow, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Workfront

Experience in change management

FINRA Series 7 (for roles supporting mutual funds)

Working Conditions

Office environment

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $140,000-$175,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

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. 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. As of December 31, 2023.

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