Head of Internal Communications

Head of Internal Communications at Aegon/Transamerica

As a key leader within the Corporate Affairs function, the Head of Internal Communications at Aegon/Transamerica leads the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communication strategy. This strategy aligns with Transamerica’s mission, values, and business priorities, ensuring consistent, transparent, and timely messaging across the entire enterprise. Serving as a strategic advisor to the Executive Committee, including the CEO, this role is crucial for fostering engagement and maintaining a strong organizational voice. The Head of Internal Communications also oversees the strategy, content, and evolution of Transamerica’s corporate intranet, ensuring it serves as a central hub for employee communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward-thinking internal communications strategy that reflects Transamerica’s mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Committee, including the CEO, to ensure consistent leadership messaging across all internal platforms.
• Create a dynamic leadership communications platform that supports a high-performing corporate affairs team and fosters best-in-class engagement across all levels of the organization.
• Oversee internal communication channels to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Direct production, content and ongoing evolution of Transamerica’s corporate intranet.
• Collaborate with the Head of Public Relations to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across internal and external audiences.
• Craft and deliver executive communications that reflect the leadership voice and organizational values.
• Ensure consistent tone and messaging across all employee-facing forums including townhalls, earnings releases and other key enterprise-wide communications.
• Partner with Finance and Business Development teams to develop and deliver quarterly earnings communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Anticipate communication needs throughout the calendar year and proactively prepare executive messaging aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Group communications colleagues to ensure alignment with broader strategic objectives and real-time internal communications on issues impacting AEGON’s U.S. business.
• Establish metrics and reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications.
• Work closely with all corporate affairs functions to ensure cohesive and integrated communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience with at least 5+ years of working closely with C-suite/VP-level management.
• Experience at a publicly traded company and/or experience in merger and acquisition communications, preferred.
• Expert verbal, written, research, communication, and presentation material skills.
• Comprehensive operational, service, and strategic planning and execution skills, including metrics for performance and results.
• Interpersonal skills, with a proven history of creating and sustaining strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability in creating and implementing communications strategies for a large, complex organization; experience in financial services and companies having undergone transformation, is preferred.
• Ability to partner with subject-matter experts and develop and manage numerous communications plans.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a demonstrated ability to handle complex issues and translate information about them to broad audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating communications strategy into the fabric of the organization and effectively reaching and influencing intended audiences.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative in an environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Management related field.
• Master’s degree.
• Professional certifications of CAE, CCXP, and/or PCM.

Working Conditions

• Office or hybrid office environment.
• Travel up to 35% of the time.

Compensation

The salary for this position generally ranges between $200,000 - $265,000 annually. This range is an estimate; actual starting pay is determined by factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation, and operational needs. Salary may vary as permitted by 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.

Key skills/competency

• Internal Communications Strategy
• Executive Advisory
• Employee Engagement
• Intranet Management
• Corporate Affairs
• Leadership Messaging
• Strategic Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Change Management
• Metrics & Reporting