iLEAD Finance Leadership Summit (May 2027)

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iLEAD (I Learn Explore Achieve Develop) Accounting & Finance Leadership Summit – is an opportunity for you to meet with Accounting and Finance leaders and learn more about Transamerica. Our participants walk away with greater industry knowledge and personal development.

Job Description

**Opportunity for freshmen/sophomore students and/or those who have at least 2 more years of schooling following the event in May 2027**

What You Will Do:  We are seeking students to participate in our iLEAD Accounting & Finance Leadership Summit. This event is a two day summit and will be held on Tuesday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 19, 2027. The event will be fully in-person at our Cedar Rapids office.

This unpaid networking and professional development event provides participants with a firsthand look at career paths within our company. It's a fantastic opportunity for you to hear from leaders in our industry, network with full-time employees, and explore the finance and accounting fields.

What You Will Learn: Gain a new perspective on corporate finance and accounting including but not limited to tax, internal audit, and financial reporting. You will also have the opportunity to: 

• Network with fellow student leaders and Transamerica professionals by participating in group activities.

• Learn about the areas of finance and accounting within our company along with our culture focused on feedback and opportunities.

• Get a jump start on next year’s campus recruiting process. This event is an opportunity to make an impression with hiring leaders for future internships.

What Success Looks Like: The ideal iLEAD candidate is an undergraduate student, who as of the spring of 2027 will have at least two years remaining in their education prior to graduation.

What You Will Learn: In this role, you will gain exposure to Transamerica’s rich culture, while working in one of the following departments: Internal Audit, Corporate Tax, Investment Reporting, Management Reporting, and more.

What You Need:

• Pursuing a major in one of the following or similar fields: Accounting, Finance, Risk Management & Insurance, Management Information Systems, and/or Business Analytics majors.

• Participants will be selected based on academic achievements, initiative, leadership, extracurricular activities, and communication skills.

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