Senior Information Security Expert at Allianz SE Reinsurance Munich (m/f/d)

Allianz; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension plan

Employee shares

Job summary

Allianz Reinsurance Munich is seeking a Senior Information Security Expert to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance across all entities. You will advise stakeholders, implement security strategies, and ensure regulatory alignment with global and local requirements.

The role requires strong communication and cross-functional collaboration in a multinational environment. You will contribute to IAM governance, risk assessments and audits, while driving awareness programs and

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in Information Security and risk management.
• Strong understanding of international standards and regulatory environments.
• Experience designing and operating governance, risk and compliance processes.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and supporting audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise Allianz Re personnel on information security matters.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, and risk management to address security requirements.
• Oversee information security activities across Allianz Re locations and entities.
• Formulate, implement and monitor information security strategies and reporting.
• Manage IAM governance, access control, and regulatory alignment.
• Plan and deliver local security awareness campaigns and training.
• Interface with regulators, auditors and external counsel as needed.

Skills

InfoSec experience

Security governance

Risk management

IR controls (GRC)

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Audit support

ISO 27001 understanding

COBIT/ITIL familiarity

Education

Information Security-focused education

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Welcome to Allianz

The Information Security function of Allianz Reinsurance (Allianz Re) is a governance function responsible for ensuring that all company information is appropriately protected — whether it is stored, processed, transmitted, or communicated. Operating across all Allianz Re locations, it ensures that information assets are adequately safeguarded in compliance with internal policies as well as external legal and regulatory requirements. The function establishes and oversees the security frameworks, standards, and controls necessary to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information throughout the organisation.

The Information Security Expert is an integral member of this governance function, operating under the leadership of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this role, the expert contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of information security policies and controls, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders such as IT, risk management, compliance, and business units to identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

What awaits you as Senior Information Security Expert at Allianz SE Reinsurance Munich (m/f/d)

• Advise all Allianz Re personnel — including Business Owners, Project Managers, and other stakeholders — on all information security-related matters
• Maintain expert exchange and close collaboration with other functions such as Legal, IT, Enterprise Architecture, and other digital resilience functions
• Oversee and conduct information security-related activities across all Allianz Re locations and legal entities

Actively support and apply the following Information Security & IAM Capabilities for Allianz Reinsurance:

Strategy & Reporting: Formulate and implement Allianz Re-specific Information Security strategies, ensure execution and monitoring of strategic initiatives, and create and maintain Information Security reporting for local stakeholders, Group functions, and regulators

Steering: Supervise and monitor Information Security compliance and maturity across all legal entities, and interface with Allianz Technology and local IT functions to drive Information Security requirements and demand management

Policy Management: Adapt global Information Security policies to local requirements and ensure their implementation, communication, and ongoing compliance monitoring

Information Security Risk Management: Perform Information Security risk management activities, including third-party risk assessments, identify control weaknesses across Allianz Re and its legal entities, and initiate, monitor, and support risk mitigation activities

Project Portfolio Management: Supervise Information Security aspects of IT and business projects - including new products and M&A activities - ensure Information Security requirements are considered throughout project life cycles, and maintain the local Information Security project portfolio to address regulatory and business requirements

Independent Control Assurance: Monitor assurance and oversight activities related to services provided by Allianz Technology and third parties, and maintain and monitor local strategic threat intelligence activities

Training & Awareness: Plan and deliver local Information Security awareness campaigns and training initiatives, and adapt and contribute to global awareness and training content

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance: Oversee IAM governance activities including framework adoption, access control monitoring, audit management, and stakeholder communication in alignment with Group IAM policies

What you bring as Senior Information Security Expert at Allianz SE Reinsurance Munich (m/f/d)

• Significant professional experience (at least 3 years) in Information Security, Information Risk Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong understanding of international standards, frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL) and the regulatory environment
• Knowledge of information security and digital resilience regulations and frameworks (e.g., DORA, NIS2 and related regulatory requirements)
• Experience in designing, implementing and operating Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) processes in a global and diverse environment
• Experience in conducting information security risk assessments (cloud and non-cloud environments) and supporting internal and external audits
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex topics and provide pragmatic recommendations
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across business and functional areas and act in a consultative manner to identify and address security requirements
• Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to translate complex security topics into clear business-oriented messages
• Experience interacting with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulators, auditors, consultants and legal counsels
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive initiatives across organizational boundaries
• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional projects and change initiatives
• High level of reliability, dedication, accountability and commitment
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in an international environment
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in insurance or asset management business functions, consulting, digital / tech is a plus
• Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solution

Our highlights for you

• Health & Wellbeing: Company health insurance, sports and wellness programmes, and preventive health measures lay the foundation for your physical and mental well-being.
• Compensation: Collective agreement bonuses, a company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, and employee shares make our compensation package particularly attractive. On top of that, you directly participate in the company's success.
• Time & Flexibility: Our "New Work" model helps you achieve a better work-life balance. We work flexibly - hybrid, mobile, and on-site.
• Career Development: Together, we create a personal development plan and give you the opportunity to gain cross-functional and cross-border experience.

A full overview of what makes us an attractive employer: careers.allianz.com/benefits

Start date: As soon as possible

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

Allianz SE has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Every application is personally reviewed and individually evaluated by the recruitment team. Allianz SE does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

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 at Allianz SE are recognized as a trusted partner for protecting and growing your most valuable assets, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, including property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management services, tailored to meet the various needs of individual and corporate clients worldwide. From our international headquarters, we orchestrate global operations, set strategic directions, and ensure cohesive implementation across our international subsidiaries. We are committed to innovation and digital transformation, driving initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, reinforcing our position as a leader in the financial services industry.

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We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers 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 customers 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. Therefore, applicants with severe disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if equally qualified.

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.

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