About the Job

The Allianz Technology Digital Resilience team drives security, resilience, and compliance across global operations. Embedded within the COO organization, it is central to AZT operations and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the business at the local level.

The Digital Resilience Officer (DRO) coordinates digital resilience and IT risk management for one Allianz Technology branch or local entity. The DRO owns branch IT risk management and the annual IT Compliance Self-Assessment, orchestrates and assures execution of service provider assurance (ARS), oversees third-party risk topics, supports internal audits, coordinates with safeguarding functions, and acts as a risk champion to build a strong risk culture locally.

The role collaborates closely with the 2LoD Risk Function, safeguarding functions (IT, IS, P&R + DP), IT and Service Owners, customers (Operating Entities), and internal and external audit. The DRO reports functionally and disciplinarily to the Local Head of Branch Operations and is steered content-wise by the Head of Digital Resilience.

What you do

Governance – IT Compliance Self-Assessment (ITCSA)

Own the annual ITCSA for the branch from pre-assessment through to completion.
Coordinate with SISP and Operating Entity stakeholders throughout the assessment cycle.
Ensure mitigation and remediation plans are in place for all findings identified.
Ensure compliance with ITOM and relevant regulatory requirements; benchmark compliance across branches and track policy deviations.

Risk Management – Digital Information Risk Management (DIRM)

Support identification and assessment of IT risks across applications and services in the branch.
Manage risks in line with DIRM requirements, ensuring zero unmanaged risks within the branch.
Drive ongoing mitigation of branch-related risks and maintain effective risk controls aligned with the Risk Policy Framework.
Present branch risk status at quarterly Risk Council and report IT risks quarterly to Central.

Digital Resilience Awareness & Culture

Foster a risk-aware culture locally by acting as a risk champion within the branch.
Raise awareness of digital resilience, DIRM, and the three lines of defense among all stakeholders.
Build digital risk relationships with Operating Entities; join Central DR sessions and global communities of practice.
Act as the local coordination point for all safeguarding functions (IT, IS, P&R, and DP).

Service Provider Assurance – ARS (Allianz Risk Shield)

Ensure ARS assessments are carried out, completed, and documented in a timely manner.
Conduct ARS QA assessments and provide quality oversight into ARS processes.
Coordinate and ensure that required trainings are delivered together with Service Owners and Service Managers.

Digital Resilience Oversight

Act as the bridge between the branch and the central TPRM/TPcRM function for third-party risk topics.
Guide stakeholders to the right point of contact for third-party risk and compliance matters.
Participate in internal audits, supporting coordination and information gathering as required.
Log and track branch-specific audit remediation gaps through to full closure.

What you bring

At least 4 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, governance, or IT compliance in a regulated industry.
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Law, or equivalent, with a focus on IT or Cybersecurity.
Proven experience in digital security, resilience, information security, and risk management.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and resilience frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO, NIST, DORA).
Familiarity with third-party risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and exit planning.
Experience with audits and assurance activities, including remediation tracking.
Knowledge of incident response and recovery procedures.
Familiarity with local and global regulatory requirements relevant to IT and cybersecurity.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven mindset with experience in data analysis and reporting.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complexity across a multi-layered organizational structure.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build trusted relationships.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Ability to lead and inspire culture change, balancing respect for institutional knowledge with the urgency to modernize.
Customer-centric approach with the ability to build trusted, lasting relationships with Operating Entities.
High initiative and ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining clarity and momentum.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

What we offer

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration.
We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
Work from home allowance.
In recognition of the evolving work landscape, our company is proud to provide a work-from-home allowance to our employees.
We nurture the well-being of our employees and their cherished families. We extend our care beyond their professional lives by providing comprehensive health insurance that encompasses not only our employees but also their loved ones.
We take pride in offering our employees a premium gym membership, recognizing the immense value it places on their well-being and commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At our company, we offer an on-site playroom and a myriad of exciting activities, ensuring that our employees can unwind, recharge, and truly enjoy their time within our vibrant community.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked with running, optimizing, transforming, and innovating the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. When we engage with recruitment agencies, the partnership is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate is ultimately employed by Allianz.

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