Information Security Specialist

Allianz Bank Financial Advisors - the financial arm of the Allianz Group in Italy - is among the leading companies in the asset management sector in terms of assets under management, quality and value of its Network made of over 2,300 Financial Advisors, qualified for door-to-door offerings.
An integral part of the Allianz SE Group, one of the main players in the financial-insurance sector in the world, for over 50 years Allianz Bank delivered a truly holistic approach in Financial Advisory with appropriate solutions to satisfy savings, investment and protection needs for its customers.
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled professional for the Information Security team of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors. As a key team member, you will play a fundamental role in supporting and enhancing Information Security (IS) processes, with a particular focus on Banking aspects. Your contributions will directly impact the company's security posture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performance Monitoring: Track IS targets, Group KPIs, and assess the results of both Group and Local IS initiatives.
2. Strategic Contribution: Participate in defining Local IS initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing the Company's Security Posture for employees, Financial Advisors, and IT assets.
3. Project Coordination: Lead the local implementation of specific IS projects and initiatives.
4. Reporting: Develop and present documentation for local Top Management and Group IS Function for steering purposes.
5. Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with internal control functions (e.g., Audit, Risk Management) and other key stakeholders.
6. Project Evaluation: Assess and evaluate business projects from an IS perspective, including AI projects evaluation.
7. Technical Collaboration: Act as a liaison between internal IT teams (e.g., Architecture, Software Development) and external IT providers (outsourcers and service providers/integrators) to address IS topics.
8. Threat Management: Monitor and assess Cyber Threats and define proper countermeasures.
9. Third Party Cyber Risk Management: Assess the security profile of vendors and external service providers to ensure compliance with company security requirements, in line with DORA requirements.
10. Information Security Incident: incident management and coordination of related activities.
11. Collaboration with Protection & Resilience for DORA related topics belonging to Information Security related activities.

1. Degree-level education: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or equivalent.
2. 3+ years of experience in Information Security and Cyber Security in international groups or major consulting firms (specific experience in Banking industry).
3. Knowledge of Information Security Governance, IT risk management, Resilience and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, DORA) and audit procedures.
4. Technical knowledge on security technologies (like endpoint protection, WAF etc.).
5. Cyber security capabilities (IS incident management, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, etc.).
6. Knowledge of main IS standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, COBIT, etc.).
7. Advanced problem solving, analytical and communication skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
9. Ability to effectively interact with technical subject matter experts as well as executive level stakeholders.
10. Fluent written and oral English and Italian language skills.
11. Knowledge on Identity Governance topics.

1. Certifications on Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, CEH, CSX, etc.).
2. Experience as project manager and ability to work in security projects.
3. Experience/knowledge in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management.

Job duration: Permanent contract
Location: Milan
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. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join Us. Let's care for tomorrow.
Both genders may apply in accordance with the L. 903/77 (s.m.i).