Senior Director WFG Data & Analytics

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders across WFG to understand the intersection of business strategy and data; build a comprehensive data and analytics roadmap.

Participate in the intake and vetting of new opportunities, ideas and solutions; manage team of data scientists, analysts, report developers and data stewards to facilitate implementation.

Build thought leadership on how WFG is using data analytics, data science and AI to across each functional capability.

Be a focal point of contact for stakeholders throughout the analytics project lifecycle, and work with internal and external partners to design, validate and deliver solutions with a commercial benefit for the organization.

Develop insights and understanding of business performance based on data and statistical methods. Provide direction to teams to ensure delivery of insightful analytics on sales, productivity, process efficiency, forecasting, etc.

Provide input to Technology teams as business owner of core data infrastructure and tooling.

Design, build and maintain Master Data Sets and reporting tools across functional groups to provide a consistent sourcing and quality experience.

Leverage market analysis and industry trends to support strategic decision making.

Present in-depth analysis and recommendations to leadership.

Lead and manage data governance activities and has responsibility on the development of processes and implementation of tools and technologies to identify data quality issues and mitigate these issues.

Facilitate the development and implementation of data quality standards, data protection standards and adoption requirements across the organization.

Create new and maintain existing partner and vendor relationships.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, machine learning, data science, mathematics, statistics, or related quantitative field

12 years of experience in domains such as data analytics, innovation, design, product management, software development, management consulting.

Experience leading cross-functional teams in a product management or consulting capacity

Growth mindset to identify promising solutions and structure the exploration process.

Knowledge of user-centered design (UCD) and lean startup methodologies to study and understand customers and their business challenges.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to consult with business and technology leaders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Five years of experience in progressive management roles

Understanding of data science, data engineering, data governance and data visualization

Understanding of Cloud consumption model

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Leadership, relationship-building and interpersonal skills to influence outcomes

Ability to work on multiple priorities in a dynamic and complex environment

Innovative thinker able to motivate others and facilitate the company vision through planning, organization and utilization of resources.

Ability to work and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment

Experience with AWS Cloud infrastructure

Experience in financial product distribution

Working Conditions :

Non-commuting Remote employees will not be assigned to report to a Company office location (although they may need to travel to a Company office upon request) and will perform their work remotely

Moderate travel

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 $175,000 - $225,000 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 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 throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion 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.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

Webelieve our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994.

Through a mixof 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

Aegonacquired 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.