At Allianz Asset Management, we act with integrity, take ownership and care for employee wellbeing. If you want to shape technology assurance in a global asset management environment, join us as Head of Internal Audit IT and lead our global IT audit agenda.
In this high-impact leadership role, you will be a trusted adviser to Executive Management and the business. You will define the strategy for IT audit, direct IT and integrated audits globally, strengthen data-driven assurance and develop a capable, collaborative international team.
What you will do
- Strategy and Audit planning
- Develop an IT and business-aligned audit strategy and annual audit plan in close cooperation with peers across Internal Audit.
- Lead the risk assessment for your area and take accountability for the timely, high-quality delivery of the audit plan and relevant ad-hoc engagements.
- Direct and participate in complex IT and integrated audits, as well as special projects focused on technology and digital developments.
- Act as a centre of excellence for IT general controls, integrated audits, business application controls, system development methodologies and IT best practices.
- Promote and oversee the use of data analytics and responsible artificial intelligence within the global audit team, aligned with Allianz Group Audit initiatives and other Allianz operating entities.
- Maintain a strong understanding of technology, asset management, regulatory developments and emerging industry risks.
- Audit quality and impact
- Drive continuous improvement of audit methods, workflows, processes, security and control systems, and enable best-practice sharing across the function.
- Ensure compliance with applicable audit policies and professional standards, including independence, integrity, confidentiality, fairness, security, economy and system conformity.
- Lead quality assurance activities and take responsibility for clear, precise and decision-relevant final audit reports.
- Ensure rigorous follow-up of agreed remediation measures and assess whether implementation is sufficient and timely.
- Supervise audit work from preparation and fieldwork through evidence gathering, reporting and validation, providing expert guidance on complex matters.
- Recommend pragmatic measures that improve risk management, security, governance and operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder and relationship management
- Build trusted relationships with senior technology and business leaders globally and become a recognised partner on IT risk, controls and governance.
- Present audit results and meaningful recommendations to Executive Management, auditees and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent Allianz Asset Management in interactions with external auditors, regulators and relevant stakeholders on IT audit matters.
- Collaborate with sister functions, Allianz Group Audit and audit teams across Allianz operating entities to strengthen the comprehensiveness of risk assessments and assurance coverage.
Team leadership and development
- Lead and develop the global Allianz Asset Management IT Internal Audit team in a continuously evolving environment.
- Create clarity on priorities and accountabilities, empower team members to work independently and delegate in line with skills and responsibilities.
- Coach auditors on IT audit concepts and integrated auditing, and build technical capability through training and knowledge sharing.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing team culture that supports development, mobility and the attraction of diverse talent.
What you bring
- At least eight years of relevant experience in internal or external IT audit, IT risk or technology consulting, ideally within asset management or the wider financial services industry.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to guide international teams through change, complexity and competing priorities.
- A university degree in computer science, information systems, business informatics or a comparable discipline; equivalent substantial professional experience is also welcome.
- Broad expertise in IT infrastructure, networks, operating systems, databases, public cloud, information security, cyber risk, IT governance and general IT controls.
- Experience auditing application controls and technology processes such as change management, software development, backup and recovery, interfaces, data processing and access administration.
- A sound understanding of technology’s impact on the asset management business, as well as investment products, services and related information systems.
- Experience with data analytics, data mining or computer-assisted audit techniques; familiarity with tools such as Python, Power BI, TeamMate Analytics or IDEA is an advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including digital operational resilience, ICT risk, incident management and third-party risk management.
- Strong analytical judgement, project management capability and the confidence to communicate clear, constructive messages in challenging situatio
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and diplomacy skills, combined with integrity, curiosity, team spirit and a proactive working style.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are welcome.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
What we offer
- New ways of working, including a hybrid model, flexible working hours and cross-border remote work where applicable
- Access to pension and savings plans and Allianz products
- Family support, including relocation support and childcare facilities where available
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