Managing Director National Accounts--Asset Management

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Asset Management Sales & Account Management

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.  

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. 

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

Oversee investment product distribution strategy, investment product platform approvals, and relationship management. Develop and maintain partnerships across key asset management firms and investment managers that directly influence the sale of Transamerica Asset Management products. Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports. Develop and maintain relationships with key distribution partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the largest firm relationships; act as a player-coach to create business plans, define goals, and provide solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.
• Develop and implement sales strategy, business plans at the business and client level, customized client solutions, and business development campaigns.
• Coach and develop staff members and provide support and resources through development exercises, joint client calls and meetings, activity reporting, etc.
• Oversee internal resources, marketing, field resources, events/conferences, and campaign execution.
• Proactively identify and act on opportunities to establish new firm partnerships, evaluate potential relationships, and ensure the profitability of new and existing relationships.
• Manage expenses to budget related to conferences and sponsored events.
• Serve as a thought leader at industry meetings/conferences and support internal business units on projects and initiatives.
• Lead the effort to grow Research and Advisory, Institutional, and large RIA channels.
• Manage the industry and regulatory strategy and oversee enterprise accountability for aligning business strategies with the changing regulatory environment.
• Liaise with Executive Management, Distribution, Product, and Investment Management
• Work externally with distribution partners to identify, evaluate and manage new business opportunities and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of financial services industry experience, including management roles
• FINRA Series 7
• FINRA Series 63
• FINRA Series 24 or obtain within 90 days of job entry date
• In-depth knowledge of investment products including Mutual Funds, ETF’s, SMA’s, and CIT’s.
• Relationship management experience with national accounts
• Knowledge of industry analytics and service providers
• Leadership skills to develop/execute business strategy and coach/develop staff
• Excellent written and oral communication, public speaking, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

• Remote (Field/Travel) Environment
• Frequent 25 to 50%
• Travel for client leadership meeting, sales training, and conferences

Compensation

The salary for this position is generally $225,000-275,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Bonus Eligibility

This position is also typically eligible for Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at Company Discretion.

Commissions

This position may be eligible for sales incentive plan(s).  All details pertaining to the calculation and payment of those are available in the individual provisions of the sales incentive plan that applies.

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.* 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