Local Information Security Officer

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.

Job role

The Local Information Security Function shall be responsible for adaptation and implementation of the related Information Security Management System (ISMS) activities defined by Allianz Services Global ISO Function, risk identification and assessment, prevention of local information security risks and advice with respect to the Information Security risk areas of the local entity of Allianz Services as well as for the services provided by the local entity to its customers. 

What you will do

Localization of the Allianz Services Global Information Security Framework defined in our IT&IS Policy and respective corporate rulebooks.

If applicable, ensure local entity compliance to local and global regulations (incl. customer needs e.g., DORA).

Assure proper governance of local information security related risks and activities (e.g., Conducting regular local Information Security Steering Board meetings.)

Escalate the local entity information security related risks to the local management and as well as central ISO function.

Support the Head of local entity, local COO and Allianz Service Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with the incorporation of Allianz Group and Allianz Services annual goals.

Support the Head of local entity and Local COO with the implementation of applicable rules and regulations according to the Allianz Services Corporate Rulebook (CRB) and all other relevant procedures within the local organization (e.g. ARA process).

Act as point of contact for information security (IS) related topics within the local entity.

Support with IS requirements during the design and development phase of a project, service or unit.

Ensure all relevant security requirements are addressed locally during the service life cycle for services offered from the local entity.

Contribute the preparation of IS risk assessments.

Manage the security incident process by managing and supervising investigations of IS incidents occurring in the local entity.

Ensure that IS incidents are reported to Allianz Services CISO, Global Information Security team and coordinated by the Allianz Cyber Defense Center (ACDC).

Track and report the completion rate of the IS Mandatory Training for local entity to ensure an adequate level of IS knowledge and awareness among employees.

Implement and oversee the roll out of IS awareness campaigns for the local entity in order to foster an organizational culture that values strong security.

Report and escalate security-related issues to the Allianz Services CISO.

Maintain ISO 27001 certification (if applicable for the location). 

What you bring

CISM

CISSP

ISO27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor

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. 

You have

Minimum 5 years of experience in the IT/Information Security or related field.

Profound knowledge of information security management systems and relevant industry standards, in particular ISO2700x and COBIT.

Good understanding of IT and IT security technology and processes.

Project management or basic team leadership experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Adaptability to evolving security landscapes.

Ability to mediate and negotiate effectively.

What we offer

We support your well-being

Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best

Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.

Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

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.

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