Entity Risk Officer UK (m/f/d)

Allianz Popular SL.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Risk Officer to oversee risk management processes. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage with various stakeholders and implement effective risk strategies. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with risk frameworks while fostering a collaborative environment. With a hybrid work model and a commitment to employee development, this position not only promises professional growth but also emphasizes work-life balance. Join a team that values innovation and creates a safer environment for all.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Pension Plan

Employee Shares Program

Health and Wellbeing Offers

Flexible Working Hours

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Enterprise/Operational/IT Risk Management.
• Good understanding of risk categories and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk oversight and manage risk management lifecycles.
• Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate risk assessments.

Skills

Operational Risk

IT Risk

Project Risk

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications (CRiSC, CISA, etc.)

Tools

MS Office

ServiceNow

ORGS

Job description

The Risk Officer performs risk and internal control-related procedures of the Operating Entity. Given the critical role of the Operating Entities and the related risks, the Risk Officer is 100% dedicated to risk (full-time).

Interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively translate complex IT, risk and general security issues and solutions into terms that can be presented and understood by both technical and non-technical audiences. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll have an ideal platform for building your network and advancing your career, while helping to create a safer environment for the organization.

What you do

• Perform local independent risk oversight, acting in the 2nd Line of Defense role; manage timely execution of risk management lifecycles (NFRM, ERM, SoG) and ensure compliance with Allianz Technology Risk Framework.
• Proactively communicate and foster relationships with local Allianz Technology UK colleagues, building strong connections with key safeguarding functions; participate in regular meetings with the Regional Risk Officer and collaborate with relevant stakeholders.
• Actively own the implementation of the Risk Policy Framework (Risk Policy, Risk Strategy, NFRM policy) and Control Assurance Report; manage risk reporting in time and quality, reporting material risk management-related information to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the implementation and assessment of Top & Emerging Risks; support oversight on IT RM - ARA coverage, maintaining strong interaction with Local ISO.
• Coordinate activities with safeguarding functions such as Data Privacy, Information Security, TPRM, Protection & Resilience, Compliance, and Legal; have a coordinated view on risks and support risk assessments for control implementation and mitigation plans.
• Perform project risk assessments and decisions in the relevant tool accurately and timely; keep RM tools (ServiceNow and ORGS) updated, ensuring consistency between system reports and reality; maintain the Regions MS Teams Repository.
• Support the delivery and quality of the Control Assurance Report and related audit reports, emphasizing comprehensive coverage and effectiveness of the internal control system; manage risk awareness sessions and NFRM Testing Plan, coordinating with Internal Audit, external audit plans and compliance.

What you bring

• Good understanding of the risk categories: operational risk, IT risk, project risk, third party risk, business risk.
• Basic knowledge of local regulatory environment and standards like: COBIT 2019, COSO, and ISAE/SOC reports
• Strong communication and Interpersonal skills to manage multiple stakeholders; advanced skills in MS Office, knowledge of ORGS, Service Now is a plus
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Ability to work in an international team in a global set-up
• Degree holder, multiyear professional experience including at least 3+ years in different areas of Enterprise/ Operational/ IT Risk Management
• Relevant Certifications like CRiSC, CISA, ISO 31000 Certified Risk Management, COBIT 2019, ISO27001

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.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT.

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

70718 | Risk Management | Professional | PG10 | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent