Senior Manager Technology Risk

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER, TECHNOLOGY RISK– RISK AND COMPLIANCE – SYDNEY - 12 MONTHS MAX TERM CONTRACT

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

The primary purpose of this Line 1 role is to assist in leading the implementation execution and monitoring of the risk and compliance management framework for Technology within Transformation (the program) and the promotion of a strong risk culture across the transformation program.

• Support the organisation and the program by identifying key and emerging risks related to technology, cyber, and business continuity that may impact the program and AAL by performing the IT Risk Assessment.
• Provide operationally independent and objective reviews and challenges in relation to technology risks facing AAL.
• Support Line 1 teams in business-as-usual risk management, including incident and issue root cause analysis, adequacy of action plans, and review of closure packs.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the execution of annual Risk and Control Assessments (RCA).

• Project IT Delivered Risk Assessments, including facilitating Cyber Risk, Resilience and Cloud and Privacy Risk Assessments.
• Review and Challenge, including support and oversight of any project IT Delivery Risks and Issues, as required.
• Technology risk advisory, as required
• Support for any regulatory submissions / papers, including preparation of IT Risk related assessments required.

About you

• Ability to identify, analyse, and assess technology risks inherent to large transformation programs and design appropriate controls or actions to manage risks for long-term sustainability.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with professional accreditation such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret a range of data, identify patterns, trends, and links that inform judgements and solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with audiences at all levels with clarity, impact, and influence.
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 
  
  

Benefits and Perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in a workplace that celebrates inclusion and equal opportunity, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the unique perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.