Tech Risk & Controls Lead (2nd Line) – Hybrid

Allianz Technology; Barcelona; Hybrid; 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

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.