Information Security Risk & Assurance Expert

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.

Job role

The Information Security Risk & Assurance Expert will manage the Allianz Services Information Security Framework, including updating key documents like the Corporate Rules Book (CRB). Some of the  responsibilities include adapting and creating Information Security (IS) requirements, developing internal security pages and content, and collaborating with other IS teams. The Security Risk & Assurance Expert will ensure that both global and local entities, as well as customer projects, meet Allianz Services' security standards. Additionally, the Security Risk & Assurance Expert will ensure that assessment solutions are kept up to date with current laws and internal requirements, will support self-assessments and audits, and contribute to Information Security projects or those that affect security.

What will you do 

•      Determine security requirements relevant for a project, service, or unit; obtain approval on requirements from Global or IS Officer (ISO).
•      Ensure that requirements are fulfilled during the design and development phase of the solution (“security by design”).
•      Support the development of security standards, functional rules, guidelines considering group-wide standards and regulatory requirements. 
•      Lead the rollout of awareness campaigns to promote a strong security culture
•      Assist in preparing audit materials, self-assessment documents, SharePoint pages, and management reporting and review meetings.
•      Actively participate in Information Security calls and committees.
•      Facilitate information exchange within local and global ISO communities.
•      Serve as the primary contact for IS matters within your area of responsibility.
•      Report and escalate security-related issues to the Allianz Services CISO and/or Allianz Group.

What you bring

•      At least 7 years of experience in the Information Security, IT or related field.
•      Strong knowledge of Information Security Management Systems and relevant industry standards, in particular ISO 27001.
•      Solid understanding of Information Security, IT Security and related processes.
•      Familiarity with COBIT Control Objectives.
•      Experience in project management or team leadership.
•      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to evolving security landscapes.
•      Strong mediation and negotiation skills.

You have

•  Preferred certifications
•         Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
•      Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
•      ISO27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

What we offer

We support your well-being 

We foster an inclusive and healthy workplace with a flexible hybrid working model: 

• Experience access to counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best 
• Enjoy a monthly budget via the Benefit platform, for personalized benefits packages, including comprehensive medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pensions plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac insurance discounts, and many more. 
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off for your birthday, extra days off for each year in Allianz (up to 5),  days off for legal holidays that fall on weekends, as well as 24th and 31st of December, plus special allowances to support diverse life events. 

We invest in your growth 

Benefit from an extensive learning curriculum designed to support your career advancement and meet your professional needs, with access to technical and soft-skills trainings, international certifications (Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Prince, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, opportunities to advance your languages skills(German, French, English) and elevate with our leadership Program.

We value you and your work 

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance based-rewards to celebrate your achievements, team and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to assess your suitability as a candidate. Only suitable candidates will be contacted, and all applications are confidential. Allianz Group, a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values employee ambitions and challenges, fostering an empowering environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Allianz is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. 

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