PA/PD Risk Management Support Specialist

Role Purpose

The role involves supporting Risk Management processes related to the Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) program, including communications, training, Top Risk Assessment, and Control Testing. The position will also focus on the design and rollout of the NFRM program, training materials, and tools administration to ensure effective implementation and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Non-Financial Risk Management Program Design & Training

• Collect the NFRM plan approved by Line of Business Risk Management teams and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Communicate the NFRM plan to internal stakeholders.
• Update data into relevant (Connect) pages owned by Risk Management on the NFRM program.
• Design training materials on the NFRM program.
• Deliver the rollout of the training and awareness plan.
  
  

Top Non-Financial Risk Assessment

• Organize workshops with Risk Vector experts and document the results.
• Populate data into the NFRM tool.
  
  

Control Testing

• Define and document controls for in-scope control objectives in collaboration with Risk Vector experts.
• Prepare the annual NFRM control testing execution plan with all stakeholders.
• Conduct control testing, including evidence collection, review, and follow-up for missing or unclear evidence.
• Collect conclusions on control testing results and agree on action plans with action owners.
• Prepare control test reports for presentation at Risk Committees.
• Populate results into the NFRM tool.
  
  

Risk Management Tools Administration

• Collect queries from Risk Management Tools users and classify them by type and priority.
• Develop and communicate quick user guides for Risk Management Tools.
• Develop training materials on Risk Management Tools User Guidelines.
• Perform regular activities in Risk Management Tools and control the rationale.
• Implement coding rules for Risk Management Tools.
• Perform regular user access reviews to deactivate unnecessary accesses, implement changes, and document results.
  
  

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience

Efficiency

• Strong analytical skills to assess and interpret data effectively.
• Ability to synthesize and consolidate large volumes of data into structured and simple outputs.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Capability to interact with all levels of the organization for smooth collaboration and resolution.
• Openness and flexibility to address challenges from various perspectives and find optimal solutions.
  
  

Accountability

• Demonstrated curiosity to learn and adapt quickly to new processes and tools.
• Ability to take initiative and drive tasks independently.
• Customer service orientation to address stakeholder needs effectively.
• Proactiveness in identifying and implementing innovative practices and leveraging efficiencies.
  
  

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional language skills are a plus).
• Networking skills to liaise effectively with members of other functions and teams.
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse cultures, levels, and organizations worldwide.
• Experience in working with remote teams and ensuring seamless collaboration.
  
  

Finance and Risk Management

• Strong finance acumen to understand and interpret financial implications.
• Solid understanding of risk management principles, particularly non-financial risk management.
  
  

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 customers first and at the center 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 customers 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 race, 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 employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.