Hybrid Lead Legal Operations Specialist – Compliance Analytics, Reporting

at Transamerica

• Job title: Lead Legal Operations Specialist – Compliance Analytics, Reporting
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle, Python, SQL, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Baltimore, United States

About the role

• Provide operational support to Compliance at Transamerica, driving actionable insights and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Technology teams to enhance efficiency and safeguard the company.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and analytical support to the Compliance department across processes, technology, and business activities.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements that enhance efficiency, service quality, and the department’s ability to support and protect the Company.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing data-driven reports and dashboards that enhance decision making and operational excellence.
• Lead process improvement initiatives by assessing current workflows, identifying gaps, and implementing scalable, efficient solutions aligned with departmental priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams; including Legal, Compliance, Data & Analytics, Finance, and Technology, to ensure alignment on projects, priorities, and operational standards.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource on compliance technology, supporting system optimization and automation, configuration, adoption, and end-user experience improvements.
• Oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously, exercising independent judgment in structuring work, resolving complex issues, and advising team members.
• Support data governance, information management, vendor oversight, reporting cycles, and other operational functions to strengthen quality controls and compliance.
• Develop clear documentation, communications, and presentations to support stakeholders and senior leaders on initiatives, findings, and operational performance.
• Stay updated on regulations, industry trends, and data and digital resources.
• Provide guidance and informal leadership to colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, a business field, or equivalent experience
• Seven years of experience in legal and compliance technology, data analytics, project management, process engineering, and/or comparable experience
• Experience with SQL Server, DBeaver, Oracle, or Python
• Familiarity with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
• Strong communication and influence, including with senior leaders
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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