Head of Operational Governance

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

The Head of Operational Governance will be the point of contact for cross-functions topics, directly supervising the units of LOF & TPRM, Outsourcing, Data Privacy and Operational Support. The role requires a strong capacity of interfacing with different functions.
This role is critical to ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and effective governance across the organization.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Oversee Operational Governance team in their interaction with Procurement and business units, for the creation of purchase orders and checks on existing contracts
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Group policies across all areas of responsibility
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including the DPO, Group Compliance, Legal, and Sustainability teams
• Oversee the implementation of effective governance frameworks, particularly in the areas of outsourcing, third-party risk management, and ESG
• Drive operational excellence by streamlining processes and ensuring timely delivery of all tasks and reports
• Provide strategic guidance to the team and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Organize the Allianz Direct S.p.A. Management Committee, including preparing agendas, collecting documentation, recording meeting minutes, and archiving related materials
• Support the Corporate Affairs team in organizing the Board of Directors meetings by preparing agendas and collecting documentation
• Act as the central point of contact for company audits, ensuring compliance with deadlines
• Support governance activities related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), coordinating with relevant stakeholders to monitor objectives assigned by the Group, and ensuring accurate reporting. 

 REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Law degree  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within governance, compliance, or operational management
• Strong knowledge of privacy regulations, outsourcing processes, and third-party risk management frameworks
• Familiarity with ESG principles and reporting requirements
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of ChatGPT or similar tools
• Fluency in English and Italian is required

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.

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