Business Manager - Limited to 9 months (f/m/d)

AllianzGI's CIO Office supports the leadership of the Public Markets Investment Platform in the areas of strategy development and execution, governance, business management and strategic transformation initiatives.

We are seeking a highly motivated temporary individual to support a dedicated Project, a strategic cross-continental separation and integration program under the firm’s Merger & Acquisition endeavor. Working closely with senior leaders across Public Markets, the successful candidate will contribute to planning, implementation, stakeholder coordination, business analysis, and operational readiness activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The role offers broad exposure to investment management, business transformation and organizational change, with extensive interaction across Investments, Product, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance, and other corporate functions.

The role is based in our Paris or Frankfurt office.

Please submit the CV as well as other mitigating documents in English language.

What you do

• Act as a dedicated support to the Investment Workstream Lead, working closely with the project consulting team to coordinate and drive workstream activities throughout the programme
• Track workstream activities, milestones, dependencies, risks and action items, ensuring timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders
• Prepare materials, presentations, analysis and status updates for governance forums, steering committees, and senior management discussions
• Coordinate information gathering and documentation efforts across Investments, Product, Risk, Operations, Technology, Finance and HR functions
• Support organization and facilitation of workshops, working sessions and stakeholder meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and action tracking
• Assist the Workstream Lead in managing workstream reporting, implementation plans, and operational readiness activities
• Consolidate inputs from multiple stakeholders and translate complex discussions into clear, structured, and actionable outputs
• Maintain separation-related inventories, deliverable trackers, process documentation, and decision logs
• Support testing, validation and business readiness activities required to facilitate a smooth transition through Closing and the subsequent separation period
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, research, and project support activities as required by the Workstream Lead.

What you bring

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in consulting, project delivery, transformation, asset management, or financial services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to structure complex information in a concise and organized manner
• Strong stakeholder management and organizational skills
• Experience supporting business transformation or operating model change initiatives is advantageous
• Familiarity with investment management or asset management industry is beneficial
• Ability to think strategically
• High degree of self-organization and proactive attitude
• Ability to deal with time pressure and multiple topics at the same time
• English proficient, any other language a plus
• Good knowledge of AllianzGI and the structure/setup of its investment platform would be a plus
• Knowledge of southeast Asian asset management industry would be a plus
• AI Skills: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, ChatGPT.

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

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 clients first and at the centre 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 clients 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 background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.   

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency 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 Global Investors.  

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.  

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

109102 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Temporary