Manager, Risk Management - Technology, AI and Resilience, Asia

Allianz Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Allianz Singapore is seeking a Regional Technology, AI & Resilience Risk Manager to strengthen the Non-Financial Risk Management framework across Asia Pacific. You will oversee technology, cyber, AI and operational risks while guiding regional initiatives and governance.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across local entities, the regional hub and Allianz Group, contributing to risk governance, AI safety and digital transformation efforts. This role reports to the Regional CRO.

Qualifications

• Appropriate university-degree in IT, business administration, data science or relevant field.
• 5–7 years in technology risk, IT audit, cyber security, AI & data governance, or related risk disciplines.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken; regional language skills are a plus.
• Experience performing risk assessments, control reviews, audits or governance activities.
• Exposure to an international working environment.
• Professional risk/IT qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technology and risk topics into business insight.
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented and capable of working independently in a dynamic international environment.
• Strong collaboration and influencing across diverse teams and levels.
• Curiosity for emerging technologies, AI and digital transformation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Solid understanding of technology, cyber security, AI and operational risk concepts.
• Familiarity with COBIT, NIST, ISO27001 and related frameworks.
• Understanding of AI governance, data governance and emerging technology risks is desirable.
• Awareness of regulatory expectations in technology risk, cyber security, outsourcing and resilience.
• AI skills such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional oversight of technology, cyber, AI, and operational risks across Allianz Asia Pacific.
• Coordinate digital risk management activities during the NFRM cycle with key stakeholders.
• Review and challenge OE risk assessments, control effectiveness, and remediation actions.
• Support risk governance frameworks, risk appetite, policies and standards for technology, AI and operational risks.
• Provide independent risk oversight on material technology, cyber, AI and transformation initiatives; support PRA methodologies.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments, incidents, and thematic trends; assess implications and remediation.
• Support implementation of Allianz's Responsible AI framework and AI governance practices from a risk perspective.
• Promote consistency and best-practice sharing across OEs with a holistic regional risk view.
• Contribute to strengthening operational and digital resilience and risk culture regionally.
• Act as trusted advisor to Risk Management, Information Security, Protection & Resilience, Internal Audit, Compliance, Data Governance and Technology teams.
• Lead regional communities of practice and support governance forums with insightful analysis, reporting and presentations.
• Contribute to Allianz Group governance, transformation and AI governance initiatives.

Skills

Technology risk

Cyber security

AI governance

Operational resilience

Risk governance

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Governance frameworks

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

University degree in IT or related field

Job description

105491 | Risk Management | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Singapore | Full-Time | Permanent

Entity: Allianz SE Singapore Branch
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Job Purpose

As Regional Technology, AI & Resilience Risk Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening Allianz AsiaPacific's Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) framework across the region. You will provide independent riskoversight, challenge and guidance on technology, cyber, AI, operational resilience, execution and transformationrisks and broader operational risk topics while supporting Allianz's digital transformation agenda.

The role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, data, AI, cyber security,operational resilience and risk governance, collaborating with senior stakeholders across local entities, the regionalhub and Allianz Group.

You will contribute to the continued enhancement of Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) framework andregional system of governance, oversee technology and operational risk assessments, support regional and Groupinitiatives and projects, and help ensure that emerging risks associated with AI, digitalisation, outsourcing andoperational resilience are identified and managed effectively.

The successful candidate will gain extensive exposure to a diverse range of business functions, countries andstrategic initiatives across Asia Pacific while working closely with Allianz Group experts and regional leadership.

The position reports to the Regional CRO.

What you do

• Coordinate regional oversight of technology, cyber, AI, digital transformation and operational risks acrossAllianz Asia Pacific.
• Coordinate OEs' digital risk management activities throughout the annual NFRM cycle with key stakeholders,ensuring alignment across OE, regional and Group requirements.
• Review and challenge OE risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, mitigation plans and remedialactions, ensuring appropriate follow-up and escalation where necessary.
• Support the development and implementation of risk governance frameworks, risk appetite, policies andstandards relating to technology, cyber, AI and operational risks.
• Provide independent risk oversight and challenge on material technology, cyber, AI and transformationinitiatives, including Project Risk Assessments (PRAs), and support the continued enhancement of PRAmethodologies and governance.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments, incidents, control weaknesses and thematic trends,assessing implications and supporting appropriate remediation.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Allianz's Responsible AI framework and AI governancepractices from a risk oversight perspective.
• Promote consistency, transparency and best-practice sharing across OEs while maintaining a holistic regionalview of risk exposures.
• Contribute to strengthening operational & digital resilience capabilities and risk culture across the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Risk Management, Information Security, Protection & Resilience, Internal Audit,Compliance, Data Governance and Technology teams.
• Lead regional communities of practice and support governance forums through insightful analysis, reportingand presentations.
• Contribute to Allianz Group-driven governance, transformation and strategic initiatives related to AIgovernance, cyber resilience, operational resilience, digitalisation and risk management enhancement.

What you bring

• Appropriate University and above degree in IT, business administration, data science or relevant field
• 5-7 years of experience in technology risk, IT audit, cyber security, AI & data governance, operational risk,internal audit, risk consulting, or related disciplines, preferably within insurance, financial services, consulting,or other regulated industries.
• Excellent English verbally and in writing; knowledge of regional language(s) an asset
• Experience performing risk assessments, control reviews, audits or governance activities
• Exposure to an international working environment
• Holder of a relevant professional qualification (risk and/or IT) is of advantage
• Solid understanding of IT regulation and requirements and global IT risk management frameworks is ofadvantage
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technology and risk topics into clear business insights.
• Self-motivated, solution-oriented and capable of working independently in a dynamic internationalenvironment.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across diverse teams and seniority levels.
• Curiosity and interest in emerging technologies, AI and digital transformation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Good understanding of technology, cyber security, AI and operational risk management concepts.
• Familiarity with governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO27001, operational resilienceframeworks, or comparable standards.
• Understanding of AI governance principles, data governance and emerging technology risks is highlydesirable.
• Awareness of regulatory expectations related to technology risk, cyber security, outsourcing and operationalresilience.
• AI Skills e.g. ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot desirable.

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.

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.

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