Michele Arduser
About Michele Arduser
Michele Arduser serves as the Lead Third Party Risk Manager at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2017, holding various roles including Senior Vendor Governance Specialist and Senior TPA Auditor. She holds an MBA and a Master's in Strategic Leadership from Mount Mercy University.
Work at Transamerica
Michele Arduser has held multiple positions at Transamerica since joining the company. She currently serves as the Lead Third Party Risk Manager, a role she has occupied since 2019. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Vendor Governance Specialist from 2017. Michele also has experience as a Senior TPA Auditor since 2016 and has held various roles including Senior Compliance Auditor and Assistant Manager New Business. Her tenure at Transamerica spans over several years, demonstrating her extensive experience in vendor governance and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Michele Arduser holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Mount Mercy University, where she studied Business Administration from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master's in Strategic Leadership from the same institution in 2017. Prior to her MBA, Michele completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Administrative Management at Mount Mercy University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she has an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Kirkwood Community College, which she obtained from 2001 to 2004.
Background
Before her extensive career at Transamerica, Michele Arduser worked at Osco Drug as a Supervisor from 1999 to 2006. She also held a supervisory role at Transamerica from 2010 to 2012. Her diverse work experience has contributed to her knowledge in compliance and risk management, particularly in the financial services sector. Michele's career trajectory reflects a strong foundation in leadership and management across various roles.
Professional Development
Michele Arduser has pursued continuous professional development throughout her career. In addition to her formal education, she has taken on various roles at Transamerica that have enhanced her skills in compliance auditing and vendor governance. Her progression from Supervisor to Lead Third Party Risk Manager illustrates her commitment to advancing her expertise in risk management and compliance within the organization.