Lead Internal Auditor (f/m/d)

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At Allianz Asset Management we act with integrity, take ownership and responsibility and care for employee wellbeing. Would you like to be a part of financial and governance holding for the Allianz Group‘s asset management business? Then join us as a Lead Internal Auditor and become a valued member of our Internal Audit based in Frankfurt.

The Lead Internal Auditor is a experienced specialist with in-depth knowledge in internal audits and experience in several departments. You will identify business risks at an early stage and advise the responsible departments on how to improve the controls. 

You will be accountable for the entire audit, including the risk-based planning process and execution of the audit plan. You will be a business partner to the auditee. 

What you will do

• You will be responsible for the entire audit, including planning, scoping and the performance of the audit plan in areas of assigned responsibility as well as for ad-hoc engagements. 

• You will lead complex audit assignments, identify risk-based audit areas and processes, and control systems without specific need for supervision. 

• You will deliver high quality final audit reports, determine deficiencies and vulnerabilities to be remedied, analyze audit results, proposals for solutions as well as lead closing meetings and ensure appropriate follow-up measures. 

• You will provide guidance to less experienced staff on complex topics.  

• You will collaborate on departmental and interorganizational projects. 

• You will comply with the audit policies and the respective standards (independence, integrity, confidentiality, truth and fairness, security, economy, system conformity). 

• You will verify that the audit’s suggested measures were accomplished (follow-up) and help implement the audit recommendations. 

• You will facilitate effective collaboration and communication within the Audit team and act as a recognized expert and partner to the business. 

• You will communicate with stakeholders from all hierarchy levels. 

• You will identify, develop, and apply data analytics to support audit assignments. 

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in internal/external audit or as consultant or equivalent in finance related function, asset management, corporate governance, or IT related topics. 
• University degree in economics, business administration, Information Technologies, Business Informatics or equivalent. 

• Outstanding analytical skills and a very good understanding of processes, structures, and the regulatory environment. 

• Team spirit, self-motivation and a proactive and committed working style, as well as ability to interact in a global work environment with people from different countries and cultures and hierarchies.

• Experience in data cleansing and preparation, data analysis, data visualization. Experience in collecting, classifying, and analyzing data. 

• Solid working knowledge of core Office applications, especially Excel (or comparable)  
• Strong technical and ethical characteristics are fundamental to audit success and the commitment to continuous learning. The ability to see the big picture is important for each audit. Proven project management skills are therefore required as well as agility in managing multiple tasks and prioritization. 

What we offer

• New ways of working (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work) 
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan 
• Mental health and wellbeing programs 
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group 
• Self-guided learning & development
• … and so much more! 

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60698 | Audit | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Asset Management | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Asset Management

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees and their ambitions, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

Within Allianz Group, Allianz Asset Management (AllianzAM) is the financial and governance holding company for the asset management business of Allianz SE, with approx. EUR 2,000bn of assets under management and 6,000 employees worldwide. AllianzAM comprises two separate investment management companies: Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO. AllianzAM has created a business structure that both enables it to meet the demands of clients on a local basis and empowers its investment managers to focus on achieving strong and consistent investment results.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

If you think you have what it takes to fill this attractive position in our dynamic organization, then please submit your cover letter and CV. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please contact AllianzAM-HR-DE@allianzam.com.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.