Information Security Risk Management

Job description

The Allianz Group Information Security Function is responsible for ensuring that Information Security and Cyber Risks, which could potentially impact the successful delivery of Allianz business objectives, are identified and appropriately managed. It ensures that Allianz  is adequately protected in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Allianz Group Information Security Function maintains the Allianz Information Security strategy and oversees Global Identity and Access Management Governance across the Allianz Group. 

The main objectives are to:

Develop an Information Security Risk Management culture within Allianz. This is achieved by maintaining a robust Information Security Risk management framework, providing business visibility into these risks and related threats, and ensuring that comprehensive plans are in place to address them.

Enhance Information Security Capabilities within Allianz and with key external partners and institutions. This includes supporting and development of strong Information Security practices and collaborations.

Support key global Information Security initiatives and solutions. These initiatives aim to strengthen Allianz’ cyber resilience, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize risks of data leakage and cyber attacks.

What you do

• Drive the continuous and proactive monitoring and reporting of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and control deficiencies related to Information Security (IS) and Cyber Risk.
• Provide global expert support to Operating Entities (OE) in executing various risk management activities, identifying control deficiencies and defining actionable mitigations to improve the control environment.
• Collaborate closely with OEs and Group Functions to ensure effective management of Third-Party Cyber Risk and implementation of Data Leakage Prevention controls in alignment with Group Policies.
• Facilitate OE user-group discussions, promoting the exchange of best practices, providing updates, and driving the continuous improvement of Information Security Risk Management practices.

What you bring

• Practical experience and certification (e.g. CISM, ISO27001, CRISC) in implementing Information Security governance and management systems.
• Proven track record in working within large and diverse international organizations.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in a second major language (e.g. German, Italian, Spanish) is a plus.
• Proven track record in functional steering and monitoring within large multinational environments, with experience leading without authority.
• Experience in Information Security Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management and the use of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools
• Background in project management, particularly with a focus on Information Security, is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills complemented by excellent soft skills as well as the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely to key (senior) stakeholders

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.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, 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. 
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.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.