Lead Architect Finance Transformation

About the Job:

As a Lead Architect for Finance Transformation, you will define and govern AI-enabled target architectures that modernize finance capabilities across Allianz Technology. You will shape end-to-end solutions that combine data, analytics, automation, and responsible AI to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant finance processes. Partnering closely with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and Workstream Leads on the “New Horizon 2030” initiative, you will ensure architectural integrity, accelerate value delivery, and embed responsible AI by design.

What You Do:

• Lead the AI-enabled finance target architecture and roadmap (applications, data, integration, security, and cloud), ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and program objectives.
• Design solution patterns for AI/ML use cases in Finance (e.g., predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, cash and close optimization, NLP for reconciliations) and guide teams from ideation through industrialization.
• Define data and analytics architecture (data pipelines, quality, metadata/lineage, privacy, role-based access), integrating ERP/SaaS platforms with data lakes/warehouses and analytical services.
• Establish and govern ML/AI lifecycle practices (MLOps, model monitoring, model risk management), embedding responsible AI, privacy, and security controls.
• Evaluate and guide adoption of cloud and data platform services, automation, and GenAI capabilities; run PoCs and scale what works.
• Translate business objectives into solution designs and non-functional requirements (resilience, performance, cost efficiency), partnering with the Program Manager, Project Managers, and Workstream Leads.
• Review solution designs, provide architectural guardrails, and support transition to run, ensuring operability and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• Extensive experience in IT architecture (enterprise/solution) leading large-scale transformation, with proven delivery in data/analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Degree in IT or a related field; previous experience with IT architecture is a must.
• Deep understanding of finance domain processes and platforms (e.g., GL, AP/AR, FP&A; ERP/SaaS integration) and how to apply data/AI responsibly within Finance.
• Strong knowledge of cloud and data platforms (e.g., Azure/AWS/GCP), data architecture, integration patterns, and security-by-design principles.
• Track record establishing MLOps/model governance and aligning with regulatory, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder leadership and communication skills; experience working in international and Agile environments.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

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 balancing family and career and help our people return from career breaks with valuable experience. Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs supports you in taking control of your career development.
• Actual work-life balance policies: entry-leave flexibility of 2 hours every day, reduced schedule on Fridays and during summer, 26 holiday days per year, recoverable working hours, as well as a hybrid workplace model.
• Relocation service for international transfers.
• An open and international working environment.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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.

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

96005 | Project Management | Management | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent