IT Risk Officer (m/f/d)

Allianz Technology; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Healthcare

Job summary

Allianz Technology IBL is seeking a Risk Officer to lead operational and technological risk management as part of the second line of defense, ensuring identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of risks and a strong internal control environment.

You will define mitigation plans, perform control testing, coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and business teams, and promote a risk-aware culture through training and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent; cybersecurity or risk management training a plus.
• 4–6 years of experience in IT/operational risk management, internal control, IT audit, or digital environments.
• English B2 minimum (mandatory).
• Knowledge of risk & control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO, and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the correct implementation of the risk management and internal control framework within the organization and coordinate the identification and assessment of operational and technological risks.
• Define and monitor mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Perform control testing activities, evaluating their design and effectiveness.
• Identify weaknesses in the control environment and ensure remediation, and prepare periodic risk and internal control reporting for management.
• Prepare and support risk committees or risk monitoring forums.
• Promote a risk culture within the organization through training and communication.
• Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or business to ensure comprehensive risk management and participate in internal audits and regulatory initiatives related to technological risk.

Skills

Risk management

IT audit

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Engineering/Telecommunications

Job description

About The Job

We are looking for a Risk Officer to join the Risk Function at Allianz Technology IBL, with responsibility for overseeing and managing operational and technological risk within the organization. The role is part of the second line of defense and aims to ensure the proper identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks, as well as the effectiveness of the internal control environment.

What You Do

• Oversee the correct implementation of the risk management and internal control framework within the organization and coordinate the identification and assessment of operational and technological risks.
• Define and monitor mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Perform control testing activities, evaluating their design and effectiveness.
• Identify weaknesses in the control environment and ensure remediation, and prepare periodic risk and internal control reporting for management.
• Prepare and support risk committees or risk monitoring forums.
• Promote a risk culture within the organization through training and communication.
• Coordinate with other key areas such as IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or business to ensure comprehensive risk management and participate in internal audits and regulatory initiatives related to technological risk.

What You Bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent, with cybersecurity or risk management training a plus.
• 4–6 years of experience in IT/operational risk management, internal control, IT audit, or digital environments.
• English B2 minimum (mandatory).
• Knowledge of risk & control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO, and regulatory environments.
• Strong technical profile with analytical thinking, independent oversight capability, and a risk-oriented mindset.
• Excellent soft skills, including communication, synthesis, proactivity, autonomy, and ability to collaborate with both IT and business teams.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and GenAI platforms is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model with up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• Compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program, and employee discounts.
• Career development and digital learning programs, international career mobility, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers including healthcare and parental leave benefits, support to balance family and career, and help to return from career breaks.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and 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.