Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

Allianz Services; Oeiras; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Allianz Services in Portugal is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to design and implement a global compliance topic across locations. You will oversee local entities, advise senior leaders, and partner with auditors to promote governance and integrity.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will operate with autonomy, considering local regulations while aligning with Allianz Group requirements.

Qualifications

• A relevant university degree (e.g. Law, Finance, Economics or similar) and/or equivalent professional experience; compliance certification (e.g. ICA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, or a related governance function, preferably within an international organization.
• Strong judgement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• A business mindset with a passion to advise Functions based on their processes, value chain and objectives.
• Experience working in international, matrixed environments and collaborating across geographies.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, negotiation, and conflict management skills, with expertise in moderation and presentation techniques.
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Fluent English is required; additional languages (especially German, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Malaysian and/ or Hindi) are a strong advantage.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a global compliance topic in accordance with the requirements and including all tasks as set out in the Compliance policy, respective Standards and Functional Rules as well as the Compliance manual.
• Contribute to the development and periodic updating of Compliance internal rules and procedures to foster alignment with current laws, regulations and industry standards
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the organization to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our system of governance, and overall compliance requirements.
• Foster alignment with strategic compliance objectives and corporate standards.
• Leveraging of available and possible digital solutions for Compliance topics and identifying emerging compliance risks and trends.

Skills

Strong judgement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Conflict management

International experience

GenAI interest

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Law/Finance/Economics

Job description

130 years of trust. One team shaping 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. 8,500+ people. Twelve countries. Four 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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager who will support us in providing local entity coverage together with global topic coverage. Whilst overseeing dedicated local entities, you will be responsible for the design of a specific global Compliance topic, implement and manage it across all locations and advising local and global management accordingly.

This is a delivery-focused and business-oriented Compliance role. You play a critical role in promoting a culture of governance and integrity across Allianz Services, and fostering compliance frameworks in practice - not just on paper. You will work closely with senior leaders, sister functions and auditors, and will be expected to exercise sound judgement, provide challenge where needed, and drive tangible outcomes.

Reporting to the Allianz Services Chief Compliance Officer, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and visibility - whilst taking into consideration local regulations, Allianz Services' internal rules and Allianz Group requirements, and acting as the key point of contact for a dedicated global Compliance topic with relevant stakeholders.

What You Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain a global compliance topic in accordance with the requirements and including all tasks as set out in the Compliance policy, respective Standards and Functional Rules as well as the Compliance manual.
• Contribute to the development and periodic updating of Compliance internal rules and procedures to foster alignment with current laws, regulations and industry standards
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across the organization to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our system of governance, and overall compliance requirements.
• Foster alignment with strategic compliance objectives and corporate standards.
• Leveraging of available and possible digital solutions for Compliance topics and identifying emerging compliance risks and trends.

What You Bring

• A relevant university degree (e.g. Law, Finance, Economics or similar) and/or equivalent professional experience; compliance certification (e.g. ICA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Regulatory Affairs, or a related governance function, preferably within an international organization.
• Strong judgement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• A business mindset with a passion to advise Functions based on their processes, value chain and objectives
• Experience working in international, matrixed environments and collaborating across geographies.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, negotiation, and conflict management skills, with expertise in moderation and presentation techniques
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct
• Fluent English is required; additional languages (especially German, Romanian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Malaysian and/ or Hindi) are a strong advantage.
• 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 and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

About Allianz

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.