IT Risk Officer

About the Job 

The Entity Risk Officer supports risk, control and outsourcing related procedures of the Operating Entity. 

Given the critical role of the Operating Entities and the related risks, the Entity Risk Officer is 100% dedicated to risk (full-time).

The organizational set-up of the function and the appointment or dismissal of the Entity Risk Officer requires pre-alignment with the Regional Risk Officer and the AZ Technology CRO. The Entity Risk Officer has a functional reporting line to the Regional Risk Officer. 

What you do

• Actively acts as interface with CEE and its Business Units and supports Allianz Technology incl. its departments, services, tribes or projects with the implementation of the Risk Policy Framework (Risk Policy, IRCS Policy, AZTEC Outsourcing Policy, TPRM Standard)
• Oversees and monitors compliance with the Risk Policy Framework
• Reports of any material risk management related information to the AZ Technology CRO and/or respective central risk management team (high risk situations, exceptions and risk acceptances) and contributes to the Allianz Technology Risk Committee reporting
• Coordinates the implementation and regular performance of the Integrated Risk and Control System (IRCS) Cycle and Third-Party Risks Management (TPRM) Cycle
• Ensures clear allocation of Risk and Control ownerships including Business ownerships for outsourced functions or services
• Coordinates risk assessments (including outsourcing risk assessments), supporting the business in control implementation, documentation and performance, development of mitigation plans and its follow up
• Coordinates activities with other expert functions, in particular Data Privacy, Information Security, Protection & Resilience
• Performs quality assurance on the outcomes of the IRCS and TPRM cycle
• Plans and coordinates control testing activities (including own performance of independent control testing) in accordance with the testing scope defined by Allianz Technology central Risk Management team
• Supports the business owners in preparing and reviewing approval of Global Project Portfolio (former NBM) applications or other project and program risk assessments incl. their follow up on mitigation actions

What you bring

• Multi-year professional experience, in different areas of IT risk management or other safeguarding functions
• Good understanding of the risk categories: operational risk, IT risk, project risk, third party risk, business risk
• Good knowledge of local service landscape and supplier relationships
• Basic knowledge of local regulatory environment and standards like: COBIT 2019, COSO, ISO27xxx, ISAE/SOC
• Strong communication and conflict management skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office, knowledge of ORGS, SNOW, MicroStrategy is a plus

What we offer

• 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 13,000 employees located in 22 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.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.