Regional Compliance Manager

Job Purpose

Compliance in Allianz Technology Group operates as a highly integrated function spanning over all local presences of Allianz Technology globally. The role is to steer, oversee and manage the regional compliance function and associated risks. It includes support and guidance on compliance matters on escalated topics with focus on compliance risks management, streamlining operational processes across the relevant regions, developing compliance oversight and monitoring strategy for local branches and entities in scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead regional compliance function, lead as a functional manager local compliance officers within relevant region
• Ensure implementation of relevant compliance programs and corporate rules to address compliance risks in line with local legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and lead regional compliance oversight and assurance programs including controls testing, targeted reviews, spot-checks etc.
• Interface and closely cooperate with various stakeholders including key control and safeguarding functions
• Ensure sharing of best practices lessons learnt across the region
• Provide business-oriented compliance advise to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Identify, evaluate and monitor compliance risks across the regio and all key pillars and segments of the business
• wide tools
• Reporting to Allianz Technology Chief Compliance Officer
• Regular and structured involvement in the local Board of Management and relevant committee meetings (e.g. Risk Committee)

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience

• Higher education degree in business informatics, business administration, IT, law etc.
• Min. 5+ years of experience in a Compliance function or in another safeguarding function
• Leadership experience ideally in a Compliance function
• Excellent understanding of a state-of-the-art internal control system
• Applying analytical thinking, negotiation and conflict management skills as well as moderation and presentation techniques; team player mentality
• Competence to manage tasks in demanding and unfamiliar situations with problem solving skills based on practice and precedent
• Sound and comprehensive communications skills
• Ability to work in a diverse international environment
• Very good command of English
• Highest standards of integrity

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. 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ 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.