Erika Anderson
About Erika Anderson
Erika Anderson is the Manager of Operational Risk Management at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in accounting and risk management, she has over a decade of experience in various roles within the company and its parent organization, AEGON.
Work at Transamerica
Erika Anderson has held multiple positions at Transamerica Life Insurance Company since 2007. Currently, she serves as the Manager of Operational Risk Management, a role she has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, she worked as a Lead Management Specialist in Operational Risk Management from 2017 to 2019. Her experience at Transamerica also includes roles as a Senior Tax Accountant from 2013 to 2016 and as a Lead Accountant for a brief period in 2013. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various aspects of operational risk and tax management within the company.
Education and Expertise
Erika Anderson has a strong educational background in accounting. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Following this, she completed her Master's degree in Accounting at the same university from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she obtained an MBA from the University of Iowa's Henry B. Tippie College of Business, studying from 2011 to 2013. This combination of degrees has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and business management.
Background
Erika Anderson began her professional career at AEGON, where she worked as an Accountant I from 2007 to 2009 and progressed to Accountant II from 2009 to 2011. She then transitioned to Transamerica Life Insurance Company, where she has spent a significant portion of her career. Her roles have evolved from accounting positions to management in operational risk, reflecting her growth and expertise in the field.
Professional Experience
Erika Anderson has accumulated extensive professional experience in accounting and operational risk management. Her career includes various roles at AEGON and Transamerica Life Insurance Company, where she has developed skills in tax accounting, operational risk, and management. Notable positions include Senior Accountant at AEGON from 2011 to 2013 and Tax Supervisor at Transamerica from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse experience across different roles has contributed to her current position as Manager of Operational Risk Management.