Business Analyst (f/m/d)

Allianz Global Investors GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Global Investors GmbH is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to strengthen our Digital Investment Management cluster. You will play a key role in optimisation, harmonisation and global expansion of our digital investment services.

You will be part of a cross-functional squad and report to the Business Analyst and QA Chapter Lead. The role focuses on translating business needs into epics and user stories, coordinating with architects, developers, and stakeholders, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 5+ years delivering technology solutions, ideally in investment/financial services.
• Strong experience in Agile delivery environments.
• Proven ability to translate complex systems into clear business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owner and stakeholders to understand needs and shape digital solutions.
• Translate requirements into epics, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Produce functional and non-functional specifications aligned with governance standards.
• Collaborate with architects, developers and integrators to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Assist with solution delivery including test coordination, production rollout and handover.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and internal clients to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-assisted productivity tools

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families,and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

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.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future - for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

97036 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst (f/m/d) to strengthen our Digital Investment Management cluster. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the optimisation, harmonisation and global expansion of our Digital Investment Management services.

You will be part of a cross-functional squad and report to the Business Analyst and QA Chapter Lead. We are committed to making "simplicity at scale" happen, combining business expertise with technology to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for our distribution partners.

This role will be based in Frankfurt or Munich.

As a Business Analyst you will:

• Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to understand business needs and shape digital solutions
• Translate requirements into epics, user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams
• Produce functional and non-functional specifications and conceptual solution designs aligned with architectural and governance standards
• Collaborate with architects, developers and integrators to ensure technical solutions align with business requirement and architectural standards
• Support solution delivery including test coordination, production rollout and operational handover
• Manage relationships with external vendors and internal clients to ensure successful implementation and service delivery
• Help shape the agile maturity of the DINVE squad

Experience & Education

• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of experience in delivering technology solutions, ideally in investment or financial services
• Strong experience in Agile delivery environments
• Proven business analysis experience in complex IT initiatives
• Fluency in English both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of Distribution models and digital ecosystems within Asset & Investment Management
• Recent industry experience outside financial services, combined with an interest in financial services and the desire to introduce best practices from other industries into the specific requirements of a financial services institution[AMa1.1]
• Strong knowledge of wealth management products and digital investment platforms

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate complex systems and processes into clear business language
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot or AI-assisted productivity tools

Mindset & Communication

• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and high-quality delivery