Data Governance Specialist (Junior / mid-level) (m/f/x)

About us

The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. Now’s the right time to make a bold move and shape the future of insurance – this is Allianz Direct! As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture.  
  
An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with a personal touch.   

So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new standards when it comes to online insurance.

Job purpose / role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Governance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the development and implementation of data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity, quality, and security of our organization's data assets. A key focus will be on AI/Gen AI governance, including compliance with the EU AI Act and DORA principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Governance & Quality Management:

•    Support the maintenance and enhancement of data governance frameworks, including data management, data quality, and data maturity.
•    Define and monitor data quality metrics to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
•    Collaborate with data owners and stewards to resolve data quality issues and improve data reliability.

Data Cataloging & Metadata Management:

•    Assist in the creation and maintenance of a data catalogue to ensure data assets are well-documented and accessible.
•    Manage metadata to enhance data discoverability and usability for stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance:

•    Support the rollout of AI/Gen AI governance practices, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act and DORA principles.
•    Monitor compliance with data governance policies and regulatory requirements, identifying and mitigating risks related to data usage, access, and sharing.

Reporting & Stakeholder Collaboration:

•    Prepare regular reports on data assessment KPIs for the Data Steering Board and senior management.
•    Act as a liaison between technical and business teams to ensure data governance initiatives align with business needs.
•    Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders to improve deliverables and governance processes.

Culture & Training:

•    Promote a data-driven culture and a data product mindset within the organization.
•    Participate in training and mentoring sessions on data governance requirements and standards.
•    Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Qualifications:

•    Education: University degree in a technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, or Data Science.
•    Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in data and process management, with exposure to data governance, data architecture or data product management.
•    Basic understanding of the EU AI Act and DORA principles is a plus.
•    Familiarity with AI objects, data analytics tools and technologies.
•    Experience with Agile development methodologies is an advantage.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with fluency in English.
•    A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
•    Problem-solving mindset with the ability to embrace change and identify creative yet simple solutions.
•    Growth mindset, eager to learn, and continuously looking for optimization and improvements.

97309 | Project Management | Professional |  | Allianz Direct | Full-Time | 

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.

We at Allianz believe in an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Join us. 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 diverse teams 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.