iLEAD Finance Leadership Summit (May 2025)

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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Fintech • Insurance
The Role
The iLEAD Accounting & Finance Leadership Summit offers undergraduate students an opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain insights into corporate finance and accounting, and explore career paths within Transamerica. Participants will engage in virtual and in-person activities designed for professional development ahead of future internship opportunities.
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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 2025**

What You Will Do: We are seeking students to participate in our iLEAD Accounting & Finance Leadership Summit. This event is a two day, hybrid summit and will be held on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Day 1 of the summit will be fully virtual through Microsoft Teams. Day 2 will be held in-person at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. Summit participants will need to attend Day 2 in-person.

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 2025 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, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, Consolidated Product Reporting, or 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.

Our commitment to inclusion & diversity means that we value differences. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Worried about not having every single qualification listed? It’s okay. If it’s a role you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply. Employees who enjoy their jobs are one of our favorite things. 

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

  • College Coach 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

 

Top Skills

Microsoft Teams
The Company
HQ: Baltimore, MD
13,844 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Life is about more than just money. That’s why Transamerica is committed to helping people make the wealth and health connection—it’s a whole new way of looking at everything that can affect your finances and how the little steps we take today can have a big impact tomorrow. We know that helping people achieve financial security today goes beyond that. For that reason, we will share academic, industry, and independent research so we can all work towards living better, longer. Be Well. Build Wealth.

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