Head of Internal Audit IT (f/m/d)

Allianz Asset Management; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension and savings plans

Relocation support and childcare where

Company share purchasing plan

Mental health and wellbeing programmes

Mobility solutions (JobRad)

Job summary

Allianz Asset Management is seeking a Head of Internal Audit IT to shape the global IT audit agenda in a dynamic asset management environment. You will lead cross-border audits, set strategy and drive continuous improvement in IT controls and governance.

The role requires eight+ years in IT audit/risk with strong leadership, regulatory knowledge and data analytics capabilities. A hybrid work model and international travel are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of IT audit, IT risk or technology consulting experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of international teams.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience welcome.
• Broad IT infrastructure, cloud, security and IT control knowledge.
• Experience with data analytics and IT auditing tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including digital resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop an IT audit strategy and annual plan aligned with business objectives.
• Lead risk assessment and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of audits.
• Direct complex IT and integrated audits and special projects.
• Act as a centre of excellence for IT controls and best practices.
• Promote data analytics and responsible AI within the global audit team.
• Stay updated on technology, asset management and regulatory developments.

Skills

IT audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Cloud & IT security

Stakeholder management

Change management

Python

Power BI

Team development

Fluent English

Education

University degree in computer science / information systems / business informatics or equivalent

Tools

Python

Power BI

TeamMate Analytics

IDEA

Job description

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.

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
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programmes
• Mobility solutions, including JobRad bike leasing and subsidised public transport where available
• Career opportunities across the Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning and development opportunities
• … and much more

109170 | Audit | Management | n.a. | Allianz Asset Management | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurance and financial services providers, employing almost 160,000 people and conducting business in more than 70 countries.

Within Allianz Group, Allianz Asset Management GmbH (AllianzAM) is the financial and governance holding company for the asset management business of Allianz Group, with approximately EUR 2,448 billion in assets under management and more than 6,500 employees worldwide. AllianzAM comprises two separate investment management companies: Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO. Its structure enables the business to meet stakeholder needs while empowering its investment managers to focus on strong and consistent results.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.

We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

For questions, please contact [e-mail].