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Iowa's finance analyst hiring is anchored by large employers in Des Moines, including Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide Insurance, alongside agricultural finance firms in Cedar Rapids and Ames. International candidates pursuing visa sponsorship will find the strongest concentration of opportunities in the insurance, financial services, and agribusiness sectors.
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Investment Management
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.
Job Description Summary
Supports institutional fixed income portfolio management through investment analysis, regulatory capital evaluation, and cross functional collaboration within an insurance general account framework.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain analytical models for asset selection, relative value assessment, spread analysis, cash flow projections, deployment planning, and scenario analysis.
- Conduct sector, issuer, and market research to support portfolio construction, rebalancing, and capital allocation decisions across liability-backed portfolios.
- Support medium-term plan development, strategic asset allocation execution, and deployment projections through data preparation, quantitative analysis, and presentation materials for senior leadership and board audiences.
- Monitor portfolio positioning against investment mandates and approved guidelines, track risk limit utilization and flag deviations from the strategic asset allocation framework.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memos, due diligence materials, and governance documentation for new and existing fixed income investments.
- Support identification, evaluation, and selection of external investment managers, including investment and operational due diligence, documentation review, track record analysis, and reference calls.
- Monitor external manager performance, attribution, and compliance with fund terms; maintain manager tracking tools and reporting dashboards.
- Develop working knowledge of insurance regulatory capital frameworks, including National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), risk-based capital, statutory accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Coordinate with actuarial, risk, accounting policy, and derivatives teams on investment approvals, pricing strategy inputs, cash flow testing, and governance requirements.
- Build and maintain portfolio analytics, dashboards, and tracking tools using Excel, Bloomberg (including BQL), Aladdin, Clearwater, and available data platforms. Contribute to process improvement and documentation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in fixed income investment analytics, insurance investments, or institutional asset management
- Experience in a front-office investment role at a bank, hedge fund, asset management firm, or insurance company
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience using Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, and Clearwater Analytics
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation
- Understanding of insurance asset management and asset liability management concepts
- Familiarity with NAIC risk-based capital, statutory accounting, GAAP, and IFRS considerations
- Working knowledge of fixed income analytics, including duration, option-adjusted spread, yield metrics, convexity, liquidity, prepayments, and defaults
- Experience with general account investment assets, including fixed income securities, asset-backed securities, and alternative investments
- Ability to query, join, and analyze large data sets to create repeatable analytical processes
- Some exposure to the use of AI to support research, process improvement, and efficiency
Working Conditions
- Office Environment
- Occasional Travel <10%
- Internal travel as needed
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $79,000 - $95,000 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.
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.
Job Family
Investment Management
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.
Job Description Summary
Supports institutional fixed income portfolio management through investment analysis, regulatory capital evaluation, and cross functional collaboration within an insurance general account framework.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain analytical models for asset selection, relative value assessment, spread analysis, cash flow projections, deployment planning, and scenario analysis.
- Conduct sector, issuer, and market research to support portfolio construction, rebalancing, and capital allocation decisions across liability-backed portfolios.
- Support medium-term plan development, strategic asset allocation execution, and deployment projections through data preparation, quantitative analysis, and presentation materials for senior leadership and board audiences.
- Monitor portfolio positioning against investment mandates and approved guidelines, track risk limit utilization and flag deviations from the strategic asset allocation framework.
- Assist in the preparation of investment memos, due diligence materials, and governance documentation for new and existing fixed income investments.
- Support identification, evaluation, and selection of external investment managers, including investment and operational due diligence, documentation review, track record analysis, and reference calls.
- Monitor external manager performance, attribution, and compliance with fund terms; maintain manager tracking tools and reporting dashboards.
- Develop working knowledge of insurance regulatory capital frameworks, including National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), risk-based capital, statutory accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Coordinate with actuarial, risk, accounting policy, and derivatives teams on investment approvals, pricing strategy inputs, cash flow testing, and governance requirements.
- Build and maintain portfolio analytics, dashboards, and tracking tools using Excel, Bloomberg (including BQL), Aladdin, Clearwater, and available data platforms. Contribute to process improvement and documentation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in fixed income investment analytics, insurance investments, or institutional asset management
- Experience in a front-office investment role at a bank, hedge fund, asset management firm, or insurance company
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience using Bloomberg, BlackRock Aladdin, and Clearwater Analytics
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation
- Understanding of insurance asset management and asset liability management concepts
- Familiarity with NAIC risk-based capital, statutory accounting, GAAP, and IFRS considerations
- Working knowledge of fixed income analytics, including duration, option-adjusted spread, yield metrics, convexity, liquidity, prepayments, and defaults
- Experience with general account investment assets, including fixed income securities, asset-backed securities, and alternative investments
- Ability to query, join, and analyze large data sets to create repeatable analytical processes
- Some exposure to the use of AI to support research, process improvement, and efficiency
Working Conditions
- Office Environment
- Occasional Travel <10%
- Internal travel as needed
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $79,000 - $95,000 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.
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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for finance analysts in Iowa?
Principal Financial Group, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide are among the most active sponsors of finance analyst roles in Iowa, particularly in Des Moines. Agricultural finance companies and insurance carriers headquartered in the state also have established sponsorship track records. Reviewing Labor Condition Application disclosure data from the Department of Labor can confirm which Iowa employers have sponsored finance analyst positions recently.
Which visa types are most common for finance analyst roles in Iowa?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for finance analyst positions in Iowa, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Candidates from Australia may be eligible for the E-3 visa, and Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa category, which covers economists and certain financial roles.
Which cities in Iowa have the most finance analyst sponsorship jobs?
Des Moines is by far the strongest market for finance analyst sponsorship in Iowa, home to a dense cluster of insurance, banking, and financial services firms. Cedar Rapids offers secondary opportunities, particularly in agribusiness finance and regional banking. Ames sees some activity tied to Iowa State University and affiliated research or agricultural finance organizations, though at a smaller volume than Des Moines.
How to find finance analyst visa sponsorship jobs in Iowa?
Migrate Mate filters finance analyst jobs specifically by visa sponsorship, so you can search Iowa without wading through roles that don't apply to international candidates. The platform focuses on employers with verified sponsorship activity, which matters in a mid-size market like Iowa where not every finance employer is set up to file H-1B or other work visa petitions. Start your search on Migrate Mate and filter by state and role.
Are there any Iowa-specific considerations for finance analysts seeking visa sponsorship?
Iowa's prevailing wage requirements for H-1B finance analyst roles are set by the Department of Labor and reflect the Des Moines and Cedar Rapids metro areas separately, so offers in smaller Iowa cities may differ from larger metro benchmarks. Iowa State University and the University of Iowa produce finance graduates who sometimes transition through OPT, and some Iowa employers are familiar with that pipeline, which can make initial conversations about sponsorship more straightforward.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored finance analyst jobs in Iowa?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.