Sr. Registered Advertising Compliance Analyst - World Financial Group/Transamerica Financial Advisors

Job Family Regulatory Compliance

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

Independently review advertising, marketing, and communications materials to support compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Apply broad knowledge of advertising compliance concepts and principles to evaluate complex materials to enable the organization.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Independently review, analyze, edit and approve business-line advertising, marketing, and communications materials while researching and interpreting applicable regulatory requirements, guidance, and policy changes to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate complex advertising submissions, identify regulatory and reputational risk, and determine appropriate remediation or escalation.
• Provide guidance and support to business partners, sales, marketing, product teams, representatives, supervisors, and other stakeholders regarding advertising compliance standards.
• Maintain required records, approvals, documentation, and evidence supporting advertising review activities in accordance with applicable recordkeeping requirements.
• As applicable, determine whether advertising materials require regulatory filing and coordinate filings with FINRA, state insurance departments, or other regulators as needed.
• Identify, recommend, and help implement new or enhanced practices, procedures, tools, and controls to improve advertising review quality, consistency, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Compile information for management, regulatory, or compliance reporting; perform analysis, identify trends, and follow up on opportunities for enhancement with minimal supervision.
• Participate in regulatory examinations, internal reviews, and corporate audits related to advertising compliance; independently gather information, review documentation for completeness and accuracy, and assist with responses or remediation as needed.
• Assist team members with research, assigned tasks, training, and knowledge-sharing; provide subject matter input on advertising compliance matters and escalations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, risk management, compliance or related field
• 5+ years of regulatory, securities, insurance, marketing, advertising compliance, or related compliance experience
• 2+ years of experience reviewing advertising requirements, marketing communications standards, and applicable state, federal, securities, insurance, FINRA, and/or SEC rules and regulations
• FINRA Series 7 and 24; or obtain within 6 months of job entry date
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain compliance requirements clearly to business partners and stakeholders
• Analytical, research, organizational, and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple reviews, filings, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office tools and other applicable advertising review, document management, or workflow systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• FINRA Series 65 or 66 (dependent on investment advisor support), or other FINRA registrations based on assigned responsibilities
• Experience with an insurance marketing compliance platform, such as Red Oak

Compensation:

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $78,000- $88,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) 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 the Company’s discretion.

Working Conditions:

• This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Cedar Rapids, Denver or Philadelphia). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
• May require occasional travel for team meetings, training, regulatory matters, or business partner support (less than 10%)

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Disclaimer:
Beware of fake job offers!

We’ve been alerted to scammers impersonating Transamerica recruiters, particularly for remote positions. Please note:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email.

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 in order 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