OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT SENIOR

The Risk Management function of Allianz Technology is composed of the areas Enterprise Risk Management, Operational/IT-Risk Management and Third-Party-Risk-Management.As the Operational Risk Management Senior, you will be responsible for the Integrated Risk & Control System (IRCS) implementation at Allianz Technology SE, its branches and subsidiaries in compliance with Group’s and regulatory requirements. You will be the key coordinator of AZ TEC assurance program and responsible for the delivery of assurance reports to customers.Further, you will support the Risk Management function in driving key operational risk initiatives, innovation and ad-hoc projects as well as maintaining strong relationships and collaboration with IT and business functions across both business segments Allianz Technology, Allianz Services and Allianz Group center functions.The role is based in Barcelona and will be directly report to the Head of Risk & Control of Allianz Technology SE. You will join a diverse team with a strong support from off-shore experts. You will Oversight and support the Integrated Risk & Control System (IRCS) lifecycle on a global scale including all risk domains and all lifecycle steps, such as Scoping, Risk & Control Assessment, Control Documentation, Quality Assurance, Control Testing and Assurance Reporting to customers.Oversight the AZ TEC assurance program including the coordination of external/internal audits and 2nd line of defense testing of internal controls’ effectiveness and the delivery of assurance reports such as the Control Assurance Report and ISAE 3402Represent the Risk Management function as a key stakeholder and collaborate with other safeguarding functions in managing the IT-Risk Management/Asset Risk Assurance process for critical IT services.Maintain and further develop the IRCS Policy as well as underlying standards and procedures in compliance with Group guidance and regulatory requirementsPrepare the management reporting to the Risk Committee, Board and Supervisory Board as well as Group centerProvide support and subject matter expertise on operational IT risk initiatives to provide efficient and simplified solutions for an effective management of the internal control systemCoordination of near- and off-shore capacities with the Global Support teamEstablish and maintain good relationships and strong collaboration with stakeholders in business IT functions, Risk Officers and other safeguarding functions (Information Security Officer, Protection & Resilience etc.) and customersSupport the Risk Management function by providing guidance and sharing knowhow including best practices through knowledge documents, periodic ad-hoc trainings and learning sessionsActive role in the roll out of projects like NFRM, IRM@ServiceNowBuild awareness and educate the 1st line of the role they have to play Your skills 10+ years of professional experience in different areas of operational and IT risk management, ideally on the background of an IT service provider and across the risk categories: operational risk, IT risk, project risk, third-party/outsourcing risk, business riskUniversity degree (Business Informatics, Business Administration, Business Mathematics) or equivalent qualificationRecognized professional designations in Information Risk Management, Project Management, Operational Risk Management, Audit Service (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CFA, FRM) are a plusCapability to build collaborative working relationships and ability to work in virtual and international teams; International experience is a plusOutstanding analytical and conceptual skills; Capability to develop solutions based on a strong technical argumentation and an excellent balance between risk and returnEntrepreneurial spirit with ability to balance between independent oversight and business-partner thinkingBasic knowledge of regulatory environment and international standards for service provider in the finance sector (MaGo, VA-IT, COSO, COBIT, ISAE, IAASB, ISO)Reliable, highly committed and precisely working combined with solution-oriented intellectual powerLanguage: Fluent English (written and spoken)Self-directed working approach with the ability to work self-responsible and autonomously, also in times with high pressure and with the flexibility to combine recurrent task-oriented work with project-oriented working styleExcellent ability to understand complex issues, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively in respect to the audience / level of management (both verbal and in writing) and at the same time to reduce complexity 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 abroadWe 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 TechnologyAllianz 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. D&I statementAllianz 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, ethnicity and cultural background, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.You. IT