Consultant/Senior Consultant - Information Security, Identity Access Management (m/f/d)

Allianz Services; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allianz Services is seeking a Senior Consultant in Information Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to help Allianz entities worldwide strengthen cybersecurity posture, mature IAM capabilities, and support digital resilience. The role blends advisory work with hands-on governance across global programmes, in a hybrid setup from Barcelona.

Ideal candidates bring 1-5 years in security/ IAM, strong stakeholder skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. German is a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 1-5 years in Information Security and/or IAM, ideally in consulting or large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of IAM governance, identity lifecycle, and access models.
• Experience with authentication/authorization (SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC, ABAC, Zero Trust).
• Excellent communication in Spanish and English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional consulting services for Allianz OEs with measurable outcomes.
• Advise on information security and IAM strategy, architecture, and operating models.
• Strengthen clients' cybersecurity posture by identifying risks and guiding remediation.
• Lead IAM governance, lifecycle processes, and privileged access management.
• Collaborate with Allianz Consulting to deliver solutions in global programs.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to service offerings.

Skills

Information Security

IAM

Cybersecurity

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

Job description

About Us / Who You Will Join

130 years of trust, time to shape what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,200+ people. Eight countries. Three continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it.

About Us / Who You Will Join

130 years of trust, time to shape what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,200+ people. Eight countries. Three continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it. Allianz Consulting is where strategy becomes action. As the internal consulting unit of the Allianz Group, we partner with operating entities worldwide to drive transformation across digital, sustainability, and operational excellence - and here, you grow fast and take ownership early. We are seeking a Senior Consultant in Information Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to join our growing and diverse consulting team. In this senior role, you will advise Allianz organizations globally on strengthening their cybersecurity posture, driving IAM maturity, and supporting digital resilience initiatives across complex environments.

Our Team Focuses On

• Designing and implementing modern information security frameworks aligned to global standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, DORA, EIOPA guidelines, etc.)
• Building and enhancing Identity & Access Management capabilities, including governance, lifecycle processes, privileged access, and Zero Trust strategies
• Supporting entities in risk reduction, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across the Allianz Group

What You Do

• Deliver professional consulting services for our clients within Allianz OEs, ensuring strategic impact and measurable outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Allianz entities on information security and IAM strategy, architecture, and operating models.
• Strengthen clients’ cybersecurity posture by identifying risks, designing mitigation plans, and guiding entities toward digital resilience and regulatory compliance.
• Drive the development and implementation of IAM governance, processes, and controls, including identity lifecycle management, authentication models, authorization concepts, and privileged access management.
• Assess and enhance IS and IAM control frameworks, identify gaps, and support stakeholders in implementing effective remediation plans.
• Interpret emerging security regulations, group policies, and industry requirements, translating them into actionable procedures and operational guidance.
• Lead or co-lead consulting engagements, manage multi-stakeholder environments, and ensure high‑quality delivery of recommendations and implementation support.
• Mentor junior consultants, contribute to building internal expertise, and contribute to service offering in IS and IAM.
• Collaborate closely with Allianz Consulting experts to deliver impactful solutions within global, cross-functional programs.
• Contribute to business development, including sales pitches and internal consulting service enhancement.
• Get involved in various Allianz Consulting initiatives, such as social projects, processes improvement, research, trainings, among others.

What You Bring

Key requirements:

• University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related technical field. Business backgrounds with strong security experience are also welcome.
• 1-5 years of hands‑on experience in Information Security and/or IAM, ideally in consulting or large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of:
• IAM governance, identity lifecycle, role & access models
• Authentication & authorization mechanisms (SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC, ABAC, Zero Trust)
• Security controls, risk frameworks, and regulatory environments (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, DORA)
• Solid experience with IT/IS audit, cyber risk management, access control assessments, or security architecture reviews.
• Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English, both written and spoken. German would be a plus.
• Strong stakeholder‑management capabilities and the ability to influence at different organizational levels.
• Excellence in presentation and communication, with strength in facilitation, sales, and conflict management
• High degree of proactivity, ownership, and solution‑oriented thinking.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven experience turning complex issues into actionable outcomes.
• Ability to lead workstreams and deliver under pressure in a fast‑changing environment.
• Strong team player with assertiveness and professional maturity.

Desired Requirements

• Experience in insurance or financial services regulation (e.g., DORA, EIOPA, BaFin, ECB).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or IAM‑related certifications.
• International work experience.

We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team.

What We Offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• 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.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career andhelp our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

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 customers first and at the center 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. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural Internal background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow