iLEAD Finance Leadership Summit (May 2027)

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Job Family Administrative Services 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 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