What you will do

Strategy and Planning

Methodology and Framework: Ensure that statutory, regulatory, Allianz Group requirements as well as industry developments and best practices relevant to the internal audit function are properly implemented, including audit methodology updates.

Risk Assessment and Audit Planning: Coordinate, facilitate and challenge the yearly planning process of AllianzAM Internal Audit, support the development of the annual internal audit plan as well as the long-term planning to ensure adequate coverage of risks.

Projects: Develop, plan, and implement projects for the Global Head of Internal Audit, also in co-operation with other AllianzAM Internal Audit teams.

Governance: Managing the cost Allocation process for Internal audit services provided to the AllianzAM Group as well as maintenance and updates of respective Service Level Agreements; Stay up to date on Governance matters and requirements from Allianz Group and subsequently drive the implementation within Internal Audit function of AllianzAM (e.g. System of Governance, Entity Level Controls).

Quality and Process Management

Reporting: Ensure efficient and client-oriented internal and external audit activity reporting in form and substance for Executive Boards, Committees, regulators and for all periodic department reporting.

Quality Checks: Support and challenge auditors in ensuring sound, comprehensive and consistent audit result documentation based on AllianzAM's internal audit standards and work programs; maintain an elevated standard of audit reports with regards to content and form.

Audit Process: Provide support to auditors on the audit workflow tool (TeamMate+) and on the issuance of key assignment deliverables (assignment letters, audit reports etc.) and perform Data Quality checks to ensure the quality and consistency of the data.

Self-Assessment: Conduct the annual IA self-assessments against key regulatory and industry standards and make process, practice and methodology improvements.

Follow-up Reporting: Track internal audit findings and recommendations for closure status, to ensure submissions are on target to meet closure date. Analyze past due internal recommendations, escalating where appropriate to ensure resolution to critical items.

Controlling: Assist in the production and monitoring of Professional Practices Dashboards (e.g. audit plan progress, timely input in TeamMate+, internal Key Performance Indicators "KPIs" impacting the audit function, audit trainings etc.).

Relationship Management

Interact with external auditors and report on audit activities to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Executive Boards, Committees, regulators, audit clients).

Establish and maintain professional connections with internal audit functional enablement teams and team members globally.

Provide and/or arrange with Subject Matters Experts technical and audit methodology training to auditors, including tailored training as needed.

Liaise with Allianz Group Audit, other Allianz Group functions, and AllianzAM Group functions and support an open and constructive work environment.

AI Proficiency

Proficiency in applying generative AI tools to enhance productivity, automate routine activities, and improve business outcomes.

Strong AI literacy, including knowledge of AI principles, responsible use, data protection, and critical evaluation of AI-generated outputs.

Ability to lead and support AI-enabled ways of working, fostering adoption and upskilling within teams while ensuring responsible and effective use of AI technologies.

Location: Munich or Frankfurt

What you bring

Minimum 7 years professional experience in internal/external audit.

Several years' experience in regulated financial services environment (Banking, insurance, asset management, IT, risk management or similar) with interactions with regulators and/or external auditors.

University degree in economics, business administration or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of audit methodology and of IIA Standards. Audit certification (CIA, CFA, CISA or similar) is an advantage.

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, German is beneficial.

Ability to work in a global context, liaise with audit teams and adapt to new situations and approaches.

Demonstrated ability to deal responsibly with all levels of management and staff.

Positive attitude towards achieving results for the team, progressive thinking skills, strong work ethic, and problemsolving skills required.

Quick understanding and acting on complex situations/tasks assigned in a high pace organization.

Solid working knowledge of core Office applications, especially Excel and Power Point.

Business know-how within other functions, regions and entities of Allianz Group preferred.

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!

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.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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