Senior Sustainability Governance Expert

Allianz; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial services company in Germany is seeking a Senior Sustainability Governance Expert to support the implementation of its sustainability strategy. This role involves leading sustainability assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting best practices across various business functions. The ideal candidate will possess a degree, experience in ESG and sustainability data, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model

Generous bonus scheme

Pension plan

Career development opportunities

Private healthcare

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of sustainability regulatory frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable finance and insurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the execution of the Sustainability Business Strategy.
• Conduct detailed sustainability risk assessments.
• Assist Underwriting in implementing sustainability policies.

Kenntnisse

ESG risk rating methodologies

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Artificial intelligence

Negotiation

Ausbildung

University degree (Bachelor or Master)

Tools

Sustainability reporting tools

Visualization tools

Jobbeschreibung

Your Team

Our team is committed to Allianz Group's Sustainability ambition. We create positive social and environmental impact through the way we run our organization and by using our insurance, investment, and asset management expertise. With our competence, expertise and global footprint, we have the ambition to be a catalyst for sustainable growth in the financial services industry and beyond.

The Impact You Will Have

The Senior Sustainability Governance Expert supports the implementation of Allianz Commercial's Sustainability strategy as well as the business integration of Allianz Group's sustainability goals. The role will be instrumental to respond to the regulatory, industry and non-financial reporting requirements for the Corporate & Specialty insurance sector and to drive Sustainability integration into core business considerations and processes. A specific focus is on the business integration along with Allianz Group's Standard for Integration of Sustainability, including but not limited to the Sustainability Due Diligence, referral and exemption requirements as well as the implementation of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

• Lead the execution of the Sustainability Business Strategy, collaborating with business and finance functions across Allianz Commercial, Allianz Group, and other entities to promote best practice sharing and consistency in sustainability efforts.
• Conduct detailed sustainability risk assessments at transaction level across different lines of business. Identify, quantify, and prioritize material sustainability risks, including climate, environmental, human rights, social and governance risks.
• Assist Underwriting in implementing sustainability policies and regulatory requirements, manage the communication and implementation of the Sustainability framework, and support governance and oversight for Corporate & Specialty Lines of Business.
• Develop and manage frameworks for sustainability-related risk evaluation and referrals, leading the referral process with thorough analysis and decision-making, including handling escalations and exemption requests.
• Serve as Allianz Commercial's representative on expert panels both within and outside Allianz, and deliver targeted training sessions to internal teams such as Underwriting, Market Management, and Operations to enhance sustainability knowledge and practices.
• Oversee the integration of sustainability requirements and portfolio steering, ensuring alignment with regulatory and Allianz internal standards, including EU Taxonomy and EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
• Guide and support key sustainability projects, such as materiality analysis and CSRD implementation, while ensuring effective monitoring and data integration. Collaborate on developing ESG/Sustainability analytics, KPIs, and tools with relevant stakeholders.

What You'll Bring to the Role

• University degree (Bachelor or Master)
• Familiarity with ESG risk rating methodologies, data providers, and analytical tools.
• Experience in ESG & Sustainability data and market research for commercial and finance sectors. Familiarity with reporting & visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of sustainability regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, CSRD).
• In-depth knowledge & experience in sustainable finance and insurance.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing ESG risks, including climate, environmental, human rights, and governance topics
• Knowledge how to translate complex sustainability data and regulations into practical business decision-making guidance
• Ability to express ideas and messages clearly, both written and verbally to "sell" a winning story
• Proven track record managing complex stakeholder engagements and advising senior executives
• Ability to negotiate and manage conflicting priorities of various parties
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)
• Excellent spoken and written English and German skills, and fluency in another European language is a plus.

What's in it for you?

Let's care about everything that makes you, you

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let's care for your financial wellbeing

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

Let's care for your opportunities to progress

From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Let's care for life's twists and turns

From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.

Let's care for our society and our planet

With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients.

Care to join us?

Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid‑sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family‑owned and medium‑enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead.

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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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

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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