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About the Role

This role leads the global Corporate Sustainability function, reporting into the Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer. The role advises the Executive Committee, Board, and business unit leaders, defining the sustainability strategy, strengthening governance, and building credibility with investors, regulators, customers, nongovernmental organizations, and other stakeholders. It evaluates the current sustainability framework and defines the future agenda, including sustainability commitments, climate strategy, responsible investment priorities, regulatory compliance, and evolving stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead the global sustainability strategy and three-year strategy cycle, including establishing the company’s 2030 sustainability priorities and conducting an annual review of the global sustainability landscape and regulatory developments.
Lead sustainability governance and oversight, including the Group wide sustainability oversight body, and provide clear reporting to the Board of Directors.
Align the sustainability agenda with the Group’s global strategy, including climate related commitments, responsible investment ambitions, and evolving regulatory expectations in the United States and European Union.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable United States regulations and the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, including the double materiality assessment, the sustainability statement, required disclosures, and related limited assurance from the external auditor.
Oversee annual reporting and disclosure activities under relevant frameworks, including European Sustainability Reporting Standards, National Association of Insurance Commissioners Climate Risk Disclosure, Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, Carbon Disclosure Project climate disclosures, and other applicable standards.
Maintain sustainability data governance, internal controls, audit readiness, and assurance processes for nonfinancial sustainability metrics, including coordination of external assurance activities.
Oversee measurement, validation, and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, operational Scope 3, and financed emissions data where applicable.
Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Board of Directors, Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer, Executive Committee, and business unit chief executive officers, building internal commitment and external credibility.
Ensure the global Environmental and Responsible Investment policies reflect emerging leading practices and regulatory expectations.
Partner with Investments and Investor Relations to maintain responsible investment guidelines, screening approaches, engagement practices, and exclusion policies.
Monitor emerging sustainability regulation, voluntary standards, climate commitments, and reporting frameworks across United States federal and state contexts while maintaining appropriate awareness of relevant global standard setters.
Oversee sustainability memberships and signatory commitments, including the United Nations Global Compact, Principles for Sustainable Insurance, Principles for Responsible Investment, and Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
Oversee the completeness and quality of submissions to sustainability benchmarks and rating agencies, including MSCI, Sustainalytics, Institutional Shareholder Services, S&P Global, and Carbon Disclosure Project.
Strengthen internal engagement on sustainability and prepare for investor meetings and nongovernmental organization engagements.
Serve as a senior spokesperson with investors, regulators, suppliers, clients, and other key stakeholder groups.
Collaborate across Finance, Investments, business operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Affairs, and Government and Policy Affairs to support execution, policy alignment, climate risk integration, and public statements.
Oversee sustainability data management tools, reporting process improvements, benchmark submissions, rating agency responses, and related governance processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public policy, finance, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
15+ years of experience in sustainability, corporate strategy, corporate affairs, or related field.
3+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, asset management, or related regulated industry.
Experience operating in a global organization and leading cross-border sustainability programs, with demonstrated ability to adapt global and EU-centric requirements into a U.S. business, regulatory, and stakeholder context.
Proven ability to balance global sustainability priorities with U.S. regulatory, commercial, governance, and reputational requirements.
Strong understanding of sustainability regulation and standards.
Relevant sustainability, climate, responsible investment, or reporting certification.
Advanced degree in business, public policy, environmental science, finance, sustainability, or related field.
Experience with sustainability benchmarks, rating agencies, and submissions such as Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), Sustainalytics, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), S&P Global, and Carbon Disclosure Project.
Experience managing sustainability memberships and signatory commitments, including the United Nations Global Compact, Principles for Sustainable Insurance, Principles for Responsible Investment, and Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
Executive presence and organizational savvy, with experience engaging with boards of directors, senior executives, investors, regulators, suppliers, clients, nongovernmental organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Ability to translate sustainability, regulatory, climate, and financial data into clear narratives, executive materials, and actionable business strategies.
Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency with sustainability reporting systems, data management tools, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Self-starter with a proactive, results-oriented approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for the company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship.

Skills

Sustainability
Corporate Strategy
Corporate Affairs
Financial Services
Insurance
Asset Management
Global Organization
Cross-border Sustainability Programs
Sustainability Regulation
Sustainability Standards
Sustainability Benchmarks
Rating Agencies
United Nations Global Compact
Principles for Sustainable Insurance
Principles for Responsible Investment
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance
Executive Presence
Organizational Savvy
Board Engagement
Investor Relations
Regulatory Engagement
Supplier Relations
Client Relations
NGO Engagement
Stakeholder Management
Data Translation
Narrative Development
Executive Material Creation
Actionable Business Strategies
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Sustainability Reporting Systems
Data Management Tools
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Proactive Approach
Results-Oriented
Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Location

New York City, New York (Office)

Work Type

Office
Full-time

Experience Level

15+ years of experience in sustainability, corporate strategy, corporate affairs, or related field.
3+ years of experience in financial services, insurance, asset management, or related regulated industry.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public policy, finance, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
Advanced degree in business, public policy, environmental science, finance, sustainability, or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$350,000 - $380,000 annually

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
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Be Well Company holistic wellness program
Wellness Coaching
Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year
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

About the Company

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.
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.
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.
Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses: World Financial Group, Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, and Financial Assets.
These businesses are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate 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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.