AVP IT Security & Risk Management CISO

At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

You will oversee and lead the design and implementation of the company’s information security control framework and risk management strategy to protect company systems and data (i.e., customer, fin pro) and achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. Is accountable to the organization as the Chief Information Security Officer. Stays current with new developments and trends in cybersecurity risks, technologies and best practices. Partners effectively with key stakeholders both locally and globally to design and implement solutions that address the safeguarding needs of the organization and meet the requirements of Allianz SE Group. You will report to the COO.

What you do:

• Security Strategy & Budget: You will lead the development and management of the company’s Information Security strategy. Manages a team of information security professionals. Drives ongoing development and execution of critical security processes across the enterprise in partnership with Allianz Technology of America (ATA) as a critical IT security service provider. Leads and influences security by design across the organization and interfaces with senior management to prioritize and fund initiatives. Accountable to Allianz SE parent company for achieving global security targets. Delivers on planned IS budget and financials to achieve company operating profit and sustainability targets.
• Compliance & Risk: You will oversee the effective design, implementation and ongoing monitoring of security controls to safeguard company systems, assets and data and comply with local regulatory and Group compliance requirements. Accountable for a risk assessment process to ensure that material security risks are identified and managed with appropriate controls, training and incident response procedures.
• Business Advisory: You will partners with technology and business areas in an advisory capacity to ensure that the security controls and risk management practices are properly integrated into business systems and processes as part of company growth and change initiatives including product, distribution and operations support.
• Stakeholder Management: You will effectively manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through effective and consistent messaging of security risks, expectations and requirements. Key stakeholders include but are not limited to Corporate Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, IT, ATA, AZL/AZL NY Board of Directors and AZ SE Group.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of experience required in IT Controls, IT risk management and information security management including management of security risks associated with both internal and external vendor partners
• Four-year degree required in a technical discipline, engineering, business, mathematics or related field

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a g time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re recognized as a top workplace employer.  

58447 | IT & Tech Engineering | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

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.  #LI-BK1