General Manager Risk Technology, Data and Privacy

At Allianz, we're proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire people who can further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

Reporting to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you will lead an operationally independent and objective Line 2 risk management function. Your role will oversee risks related to technology, cyber and data (including Privacy) and to promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organisation.

Let's care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About you:

• Ensure that risk management activities related to Technology, including the evolving adoption of Artificial Intelligence, operate within the AAL risk management framework. These activities should also support the set risk appetite, particularly those related to Cyber and Data, including Privacy obligations.
• Provide Line 2 monitoring and challenge to activities and decisions that may materially affect the AAL technology, cyber and data risk profile. Promote a strong risk culture for technology, cyber and data risks across AAL and challenge activities and decisions that may materially affect AAL technology, cyber and data risk profile.
• Maintain and oversee a Delivered Risk management strategy and framework that supports the identification, assessment and management of delivered risk and organisational change management for Technology change projects across the business.
• Provide assistance and expertise to management committees and senior management to fulfil their respective roles concerning technology, cyber and data risk, including data-driven insights.
• Apply risk subject matter expertise to lead and influence teams in solving complex or high impact technology, cyber and data risks to AAL.
• Provide independent assurance over AAL's technology, cyber and data control environment that has dependency on Allianz Technology.
• Oversee AAL's Privacy Framework that is compliant with the Privacy Act 1988.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with relevant accreditations.
• 10+ years experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and strategies in a senior management role for a complex, matrixed corporate (financial services) organisation.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk management frameworks and practices for technology, cyber and data risks.
• Highly developed leadership and stakeholder management skills that enable cross-functional thinking in the development and implementation of business and compliance solutions and drive collaboration throughout AAL.
• Expert analytical skills demonstrating the capability to provide strategic analysis while considering the holistic adoption and effective use of leading analytical risk techniques at an enterprise level.

What we offer:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive team and bring your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness plans and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About Allianz Group 

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. 

Adjustments and support 

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation. 

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. 

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