Who are we?

Are you keen on driving innovation? Do you excel in a culture of diversity, collaboration and trust? Then let's care for tomorrow. At Allianz SE, you can count on having a voice, driving innovation and change and making an impact – for us, yourself and the world. For more about Allianz SE, click here.

Who will you be joining?

At Internal Audit we make a difference - as a trusted partner we protect and improve the organization with professional excellence, state of the art technology and passion for people development. At Group Audit, we collaborate with and lead the Internal Audit functions of the Allianz Group operating entities (OEs) to support the Board of Management and Audit Committee in the supervision and assessment of the Internal Control System. In addition, we perform audit services to Allianz SE as well as other Allianz entities.

In your role as internal auditor with Operations background you will be part of the Group Audit team, independently evaluating the internal control system to identify weaknesses and their mitigation. You will strengthen the team with your operations knowledge in audits dealing with various cross-functional operations topics such as e.g., Organizational Management, Outsourcing, Operational Resilience, Productivity. In addition, you will have the opportunity to learn about a wide range of other processes and broaden your understanding of the organization. You will also exchange with the international audit community with regard to audits where your knowledge is needed.

We are looking for a forward-thinking and results-oriented internal auditor with a very good understanding of the Operations area and processes. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficiency, productivity and success of Allianz Internal Audit. Solid skills in one or more operational topics coupled with strong emotional intelligence and uncompromised integrity is fundamental to the auditor’s success. Group Audit is seeking candidates who are bold thinkers with entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to continuous learning.

How can you make an impact?

You will:

Perform timely, high-quality and risk-oriented audits in compliance with the auditing standards of Allianz including extended use of data analytics
Add value through identifying areas of improvement when conducting process analysis with regard to governance, risk management and controls
Independent contribution for the further development and evolution of audit processes and methodologies
Contribute to the maintenance of a dynamic audit universe, incorporating emerging risks and significant changes to the business in the annual risk assessment process
Keep abreast of industry specific and general technology developments and reflect relevant risks / controls in the audit execution
Support management team on formulating trends and key thematic messages during year-end audit result aggregation
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, at all levels and control functions
Develop strong business acumen and bring value adding services to internal clients
Constructive and trusted cooperation through open and customer-oriented communication
Collaboration with other audit departments and within the audit community of Allianz
Promote Group Audit as a competent and trusted business partner and live the Allianz values

What are you made of?

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in insurance or financial services
Master’s degree in economics, business administration, information technology, or a related field
Experience in cross-functional operational topics such as e.g., Organizational Management, Outsourcing, Operational Resilience, Productivity.
Fluent English communications skills (verbal and written) is a must
Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen with empathy for the auditee’s perspective is required
Expertise in the performance of audits and comprehensive knowledge of data analytics are a clear plus
A self-motivated, proactive and committed working style, as well as the ability to interact in a global work environment with people from different countries and cultures
Strong intellectual and analytical skills and solid understanding of processes, structures and regulatory environment for the Insurance and/or financial industry
Experience and passion to constantly adapt to new environments
Quick comprehension, strong analytical thinking, creativity and a high degree of flexibility
High level of commitment, resilience and initiative
Previous experience in business related functions (i.e. Sales, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Investment Management, Asset Management, Consulting, Product Development, Finance, Market Management, Digital / Tech etc.) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

University degree / Master's degree or comparable
Audit certifications (e.g. CIA) as an advantage, otherwise commitment to certify

Do we have what you need?

Flexible working arrangements
Excellent career development opportunities
Family friendly working environment
Health and well-being offerings
Company pension and health insurance
Multinational, diverse and inclusive community
Opportunity to affect our sustainability initiatives

And there is much more! Find out more here: Allianz SE Benefits More information regarding our recruitment process: Allianz Careers

For more information contact Mr. Nasir Mehrzad Balach: +49 89 3800 51671

People with disabilities: We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed. If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email to RECRUITING-SERVICES@allianz.com

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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.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Note: Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.