Lead Internal Controls Analyst - Aegon AM

Job Description Summary

Company Overview:

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,170 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

The Lead Internal Controls Analyst is responsible for the delivery of key elements of Aegon Asset Management's risk control framework, including risk and control (self) assessments (RCSA), and the delivery of a holistic and integrated risk control framework and control assurance plan.

They will take the lead on delivering day-to-day execution of the Aegon Americas Sarbanes Oxley controls program. Be responsible for assisting in the identification, assessment, oversight reporting and disclosure of key controls across the company and to ensure the business procedures and/or financial controls are in compliance with applicable regulatory and corporate standards and practices.

An important part of the role is to build strong relationships with business stakeholders. As part of this role the successful candidate will influence the embedding good risk and control behaviors within the first line.

Another important purpose is to provide external auditors with relevant risk and controls related information in a structured manner, acting as the conduit between our external auditor and the business.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist is the development and maintenance of the holistic and integrated risk and internal control framework.

• Lead the delivery of the annual control assurance plan in the US.

• Support the execution of management's SOX risk assessment and scoping activities to ensure proper risk identification and controls linkage for a sustainable internal control framework.

• Assist in the development and execution of the global RCSA plan.

• Assist in the delivery of the key control testing program, focusing on controls design and effectiveness.

• Oversee embedding of controls within BPDs and champion first line risk ownership.

• Manage relationships with external auditors for control assurance activities.

• Provide input into global and local risk reporting with respect to RCSAs and control testing activities.

• Build and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

• Typically seven years of experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry.

• In-depth experience working on internal audits and/or operational risk assessments. Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements / methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA.

• Big 4 public accounting experience working with controls within the Sarbanes Oxley environment.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

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