Expert TPRM

Resilience is a company’s capacity to absorb stress, recover critical functionalities, and thrive in altered circumstances. It is especially important today because the business environment is becoming more dynamic and unpredictable, while we are facing various disruptions from extreme weather events, power outages, political turbulences to virus outbreaks.

Group Protection & Resilience is responsible for the governance, standard setting and systematic monitoring within all Allianz operating entities (OEs) across the globe. We define the core professional, procedural and organizational requirements to anticipate and prepare for, and adapt to changes and sudden disruptions in order to protect Allianz’ business operations (IT and Non-IT), personnel and physical assets so that the Allianz Group is better positioned to respond in an effective and efficient manner.

We are looking for several experts with different background in Outsourcing or Third Party Risk Management or related activities like provider and contract management. The function will build up efficient digital processes on TPRM, handling all aspects of relevant third party risk, including delivery of services to various entities from the Allianz world who act as customers.

You will:

• The Expert for Third Party Risk Management will be the point of contact within the delivery center for specific Third Party Management Risk queries, support and guidance.
• Experts within the delivery center will cover all Third Party related Risk Domains and ensure up to date and effective support.
• Manage and oversee efficient and effective implementation of the AZ Third Party Risk Management Policy across AZ Group and assigned entities
• Perform Outsourcing Maturity Assessment including alignment with Risk, Data Privacy, Legal, Security
• Contribute to and follow-up of internal and external audits regarding Third Party Risk Management
• Prepare Third Party Vendor management related reports / dashboards and report to senior management;
• Ensure the Outsourcing inventory of all Outsourcing agreements and key supporting documentation of the Outsourcing process (e.g. Risk Assessment, Business Plan, Due Diligence, BoM approvals) is managed and adequately in place;
• Plan and facilitate completion of all Risk and Control Assessments (RCA) for Outsourcing Service Providers across the Outsourcing Lifecycle; own the System of Governance control for the Outsourcing Function;
• Manage Quality Assurance process over outsourcing RCA, control documentation and testing results; ensure adequate reporting
• Contribute to the publication the annual Outsourcing Assurance Reports for AZ Technology senior management and its customers;

Key Requirements/ Experience/ Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of professional experience in different areas of risk management, ideally on the background of an IT service provider and across the risk categories: operational risk, IT risk, project risk, outsourcing/vendor risk, business risk
• University degree (Legal, Business, Economics, or similar) required
• Languages: Fluent English, written and spoken.

Other requirements:

• Ability to build strong working relationships and ability to convey complex information to peers/ partners
• Experience in dealing with supervisory authorities and working in the area of provider management / procurement a plus
• Reliable, highly committed, precise working style combined with analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships and ability to work in virtual, international and complex team environments
• Ability to work self-responsible and autonomously, also at times of high pressure

Your skills:

• Manage goals in situations without formal structure and adapt to change;
• Ability to take proactive initiative to perform research and find solutions/recommendations to issues or problems;
• Develop and carry out plans to deliver quality results on time;
• Experience in managing outsourcing third-party activities;
• Team player, ability to work individually and virtual international , share information and support colleagues; International experience is a plus;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and open to new learning opportunities;
• Strong communication and conflict management skills;
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders across functional groups;
• Advanced skills in MS Office, knowledge of ORGS, SNOW

Your benefits:

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 12,000 employees located in 51 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

59777 | Procurement | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent