Senior Internal Auditor - Investments & Information Technology (m/f/d)

Allianz SE is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to work within the Group Audit team. In this role, you will combine expertise in the investment value chain with strong capabilities in technology, data, and AI risk to evaluate governance and control frameworks and strengthen the internal control environment across Allianz entities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and execute risk-based audits across investment management, asset management, IT systems, infrastructure, and technology-enabled transformations.
• Assess governance, business processes, transactions, workflows, controls, and regulatory compliance to identify risks and deficiencies.
• Evaluate investment risks including portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, and outsourcing.
• Assess technology and digital risks, such as identity and access management, resilience, third-party risk, data governance, and AI controls.
• Utilize data analytics, automation, and AI-assisted audit techniques to enhance audit coverage.
• Communicate results clearly, draft concise audit reports, and follow up on the implementation of pragmatic actions.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Quantitative Methods, IT, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-6 years of experience in financial services, investment/asset management, insurance, audit, risk management, consulting, IT audit, or IT risk management.
• Good understanding of insurance-related investment processes and risks (governance, portfolio management, trading, operations, valuation, outsourcing, and regulation).
• Solid understanding of technology risks and controls (data governance, AI/ML, enterprise IT risk) and frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL, or CSA CCM.
• Knowledge of financial services and technology regulations, including DORA, EBA ICT/Security Guidelines, GDPR, and insurance-related investment management requirements.
• Sound knowledge of audit principles, risk assessment, internal controls, and risk management concepts.
• Ability to analyze complex topics, challenge assumptions, and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong English communication skills to explain business, investment, and technical topics to various stakeholders.
• High integrity, ownership, resilience, curiosity, collaboration skills, and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CIA, CISA, CFA, FRM, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CDPSE, or equivalent.
• Experience with AI governance, IT platforms, DORA, investment tools, and data-driven audit techniques.
• Additional languages besides English.
• Previous experience in insurance/asset management business functions, consulting, or digital/tech.
• Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solutions.

Benefits & Conditions:

• Contract: Direct hire, full-time, permanent.
• Work Model: "New Work" model offering flexible hybrid, mobile, and on-site work.
• Health & Wellbeing: Company health insurance, sports and wellness programs, and preventive health measures.
• Compensation: Collective agreement bonuses, company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, and employee shares.\n- Development: Personal development plans with opportunities for cross-functional and cross-border experience.