Risk Management Support Specialist

Allianz Partners; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Partners is looking for a Risk Management professional in Lisbon. The candidate will support Non-Financial Risk Management processes, including program communication, control testing, and risk assessment. A university degree in finance or related fields and 3-5 years of experience are required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in English. The role emphasizes solutions-oriented approaches and involves training and awareness activities, with a focus on collaborative teamwork across diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Typically 3–5 years of experience in relevant roles.
• Experience in Non-Financial Risk Management and Internal Control Systems.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Risk Management processes related to Non-Financial Risk Management.
• Organize workshops and document results with Risk Vector experts.
• Conduct control testing and prepare reports for Risk Committees.

Skills

Efficiency

Strong analytical skills

Ability to synthesize

Ability to consolidate large volume of data into structured outputs

Ability to arbitrate and prioritize

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Customer service

Excellent written and verbal communication

Finance Acumen

Risk Management Acumen

Proficiency in leveraging AI tools

Education

University degree (Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration)

Job description

Position Summary

This role consists of supporting Risk Management processes related to Non-Financial Risk Management program communication & training, Top Risk Assessment, Control Testing.

Key Result Areas

Non-Financial Risk Management program communication & training

• Collect the Non-Financial Risk Management plan approved by Line of Business Risk Management teams and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Communicate the Non-Financial Risk Management plan to internal stakeholders.
• Update the internal web (Connect) pages owned by Risk Management on Non-Financial Risk Management program.
• Design training materials on Non-Financial Risk Management program.
• Steer the roll-out of the Training and Awareness plan.
• Evaluate the success of Training and Awareness plan.

Top Non-Financial Risk Management Risk Assessment

• Organize workshops with Risk Vector experts and document the results with them.
• Populate data into the Non-Financial Risk Management tool.

Control testing

• Define and document controls for in-scope control objectives in collaboration with Risk Vector experts.
• Prepare annual Non-Financial Risk Management control testing execution plan with all stakeholders.
• Conduct control testing, including evidence collection, review, and follow-up for missing or unclear evidence.
• Collect conclusions on control testing results and agree on action plans with action owners.
• Prepare control test result reports for presentation at Risk Committees.
• Populate results into the Non-Financial Risk Management tool.

Risk Management Tools Administration

• Collect queries from Risk Management Tools users and classify them by type and by priority.
• Answer/solve timely queries.
• Develop and communicate Q/A for Risk Management Tools Users.
• Develop Training Materials and Risk Management Tools User Guidelines.
• Perform regular trainings to different type of users.
• Collect request for access to Risk Management Tools and control the rationale.
• Implement the access rights duly validated.
• Perform regular user access rights to deactivate unnecessary accesses, implement and document the results.

What You Bring

• Total Years of Experience Required: Typically 3–5 years
• Relevant / Specific Experience: Non-Financial Risk Management, Internal Control Systems, Risk & Control Assessments (RCA/RCSA), control testing, audit, compliance, or risk assurance roles; experience working within the Three Lines of Defense model.
• People Management Responsibility: Individual Contributor (no team management responsibility)
• Minimum Education Required: University degree (Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field)
• Preferred Academic Background: Risk Management, Internal Audit, Finance, Compliance
• Languages: English – mandatory

Key Skills

• Efficiency
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Ability to consolidate large volume of data into structured and simple outputs.
• Ability to arbitrate and prioritize.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Solutions and results oriented.
• Openness and flexibility to address challenges from various perspectives in order to find the best possible way to manage the challenge.
• Accountability
• Capacity to learn.
• Ability to undertake initiative.
• Customer service.
• Ability to innovate and seek for advances in technology and practices.
• Communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English is a must ; an additional language specific to the area of assignment is a plus).
• Networking skills: Ability to liaise with members of other functions.
• Ability to work and communicate with different cultures, levels and organizations world-wide.
• Ability to work in remote teams.
• Finance
• Finance Acumen
• Risk Management Acumen
• Proficiency in leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and technologies to enhance productivity and drive innovative solutions in daily tasks is essential for this role.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

We therefore welcome applications regardless of 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.

Company Culture

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.

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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz's company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.

Closing Note

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.