Junior Ict & Cyber Risk Specialist

The Risk Management Department of Allianz S.p.A. is looking for a Junior Ict & Cyber Risk Specialist that will be focusing primarily on Control activities as part of the 2nd Line of Defense function. The ideal candidate will also support and contribute to further strengthening the risk control and governance framework for technology risk management.

Key activities

• Application activities and compliance with DORA requirements in charge of IT Risk Management
• Review the first line of defense’s risk-taking behavior and risk assessments as well as ensure that risk assessments are performed consistently and in-line with the Company’s Risk Management Framework
• Challenge constructively the first line of defense on the design and operational effectiveness of technology related controls
• Independently execute ad-hoc risk analyses, thematic/deep dive risk reviews
• Provide review and consultation to risk initiatives, events, incidents, controls and applied risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee compliance with key regulatory requirements by maintaining a regulatory monitoring radar and ensure appropriate treatment of controls and potential gaps with sound gap analyses
• Provide added value though foresight and consulting the first line regarding its risk behavior
• Periodic reporting to Top Management, Committees, Board of Directors
• Definition and monitoring of ICT limits as part of Risk Appetite Framework
• Monitoring of IT and ISO KRIs
• Assessment of ICT risks related to outsourcing

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent preferably in Information Security, Risk Management, Information Technology, Engineering or an equivalent qualifications
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good knowledge of ICT and Cyber security governance topics
• Good knowledge of technologies and emerging risk such as cloud, AI, robotics etc.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., IBM Open Pages) is a plus

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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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Both genders may apply in accordance with the L. 903/77 (s.m.i).