Senior Internal Auditor - Investments & Information Technology (m/f/d)

Allianz; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension

Capital-forming benefits

Employee shares

Hybrid, mobile, and on-site work model

Job summary

Allianz is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead risk-based audits across investments, IT systems, data, and AI governance. You will evaluate governance, processes, and controls to strengthen the internal control environment and support proactive risk management.

The role requires a master's degree and 5–6 years in financial services or IT risk, with strong English communication and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Hybrid/work flexibility and international exposure are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Quantitative Methods, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-6 years of experience in financial services, investment or asset management, insurance, audit, risk management, consulting, IT audit, or IT risk management.
• Good understanding of insurance related investment processes and risks, including governance, portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, outsourcing, and regulation.
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls, including data governance, AI/ML, enterprise IT risk, and frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, or CSA CCM.
• Knowledge of relevant financial services and technology regulations, including DORA, EBA ICT/Security Guidelines, GDPR, and insurance related investment management requirements.
• Sound knowledge of audit principles, risk assessment, internal controls, and risk management concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex topics, challenge assumptions, and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to explain business, investment, and technical topics clearly to different stakeholders.
• High integrity, ownership, resilience, curiosity, collaboration skills, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute audits across investment management, asset management activities, IT systems, infrastructure, and technology-enabled transformation.
• Assess governance, business processes, transactions, workflows, controls, and regulatory compliance to identify key risks and control deficiencies.
• Evaluate investment risks covering portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, outsourcing, and related control environments.
• Assess technology and digital risks, including identity and access management, resilience, third‑party risk, data governance, and AI controls.
• Use data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted audit techniques to enhance audit coverage and insights.
• Communicate results clearly, write concise audit reports, agree pragmatic actions, and follow up on implementation.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Quantitative Methods, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent

Tools

COBIT

NIST

ISO 27001

ITIL

CSA CCM

Job description

Welcome to Allianz

At Group Audit, we act as a trusted partner to Allianz Group by protecting and improving the organization through strong business insight, technology expertise, and professional excellence. In this Senior Internal Auditor role, you will operate within and combine the two key disciplines - Investments and Information Technology. Leveraging your expertise across the investment value chain alongside strong capabilities in technology, data, and AI risk, you will evaluate governance and control frameworks, anticipate emerging risks, and contribute to strengthening the internal control environment across Allianz entities.

What awaits you as Senior Internal Auditor - Investments & Information Technology (m/f/d)

You will lead risk-based audits across investment management, technology, data, and AI/ML topics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, lead, and execute audits across investment management, asset management activities, IT systems, infrastructure, and technology-enabled transformation
• Assess governance, business processes, transactions, workflows, controls, and regulatory compliance to identify key risks and control deficiencies
• Evaluate investment risks covering portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, outsourcing, and related control environments
• Assess technology and digital risks, including identity and access management, resilience, third‑party risk, data governance, and AI controls
• Use data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted audit techniques to enhance audit coverage and insights
• Communicate results clearly, write concise audit reports, agree pragmatic actions, and follow up on implementation

What you bring as Senior Internal Auditor - Investments & Information Technology (m/f/d)

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Quantitative Methods, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-6 years of experience in financial services, investment or asset management, insurance, audit, risk management, consulting, IT audit, or IT risk management
• Good understanding of insurance related investment processes and risks, including governance, portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, outsourcing, and regulation
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls, including data governance, AI/ML, enterprise IT risk, and frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, or CSA CCM
• Knowledge of relevant financial services and technology regulations, including DORA, EBA ICT/Security Guidelines, GDPR, and insurance related investment management requirements
• Sound knowledge of audit principles, risk assessment, internal controls, and risk management concepts
• Ability to analyze complex topics, challenge assumptions, and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations
• Strong English communication skills and ability to explain business, investment, and technical topics clearly to different stakeholders
• High integrity, ownership, resilience, curiosity, collaboration skills, and willingness to travel

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFA, FRM, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CDPSE, or equivalent are a plus
• Experience with AI governance and tools, IT platforms, DORA, investment related tools/systems, and/or data-driven audit skills and techniques is important
• Additional languages besides English are a plus
• 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.

Start date: As soon as possible

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

108455 | Audit | Professional | Allianz SE | Full-Time | Permanent

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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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