Business Analyst (f/m/d)

Allianz; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company pension/savings plans

Relocation support

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Career opportunities within Allianz

Learning & development

Volunteering time

Job summary

Allianz Global Investors seeks an experienced Business Analyst & Agile Master to strengthen its Digital Investment Management cluster. You will join a cross-functional squad and report to the Business Analyst and QA Chapter Lead in a role based in Frankfurt or Munich.

The position combines business expertise with technology to deliver state-of-the-art digital investment solutions. As a Business Analyst and Agile Master, you will shape requirements, mentor teams in Agile practices, and drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering technology solutions, ideally in financial services.
• Strong experience in Agile delivery environments and business analysis.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

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 specs and designs aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with architects, developers and integrators to ensure alignment.
• Support solution delivery including test coordination and handover.
• Manage relationships with vendors and internal customers to ensure delivery.

Skills

Agile delivery

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

STEM degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst & Agile Master (f/m/d) to strengthen our Digital Investment Management cluster. In this position, you have 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.

What you will do

As a Business Analyst:

• 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

As an Agile Master:

• Coach the team in Agile principles and delivery practices, helping foster a culture of ownership, transparency and iterative improvement
• Identify and remove impediments and cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth delivery of sprint goals
• Promote strong collaboration between Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities and delivery objectives
• Monitor delivery performance using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and drive data-informed improvements
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and continuous improvement

What you bring

• 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
• Strong understanding of Distribution models and digital ecosystems within Asset & Investment Management
• Strong knowledge of wealth management products and digital investment platforms
• Experience with digital distribution journeys, including client onboarding and analytics
• 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 desired
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and high-quality delivery

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!

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.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement 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 was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

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