Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

At Allianz Asset Management we act with integrity, take ownership and responsibility and care for employee wellbeing. Would you like to be a part of financial and governance holding for the Allianz Group‘s asset management business? Then join us as a Data Analyst/AI Innovator and become a valued member of our Internal Audit department based in Frankfurt.

The Data Analyst/AI Innovator is an experienced specialist role which drives the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance Internal Audit’s value add to the business. You will bring in-depth knowledge in analyzing large volumes of data and deriving meaningful conclusions from a quantitative and qualitative perspective, being able to identify trends, patterns, outliers as well as opportunities for new techniques and data analytics use cases.  At the same time, you will promote and drive the further use of AI in Internal Audit.

As part of the internal audit team, you will support all phases of the Internal Audit program in close cooperation with other internal audit colleagues, acting also as a trusted and valuable partner to the auditees. As a Data Analyst/AI Innovator, you will own the role to further increase the data analytics maturity level of the internal audit function and to help the audit team using AI to drive efficiency and effectiveness, also participating in initiatives within the wider Allianz Group audit community and beyond.

What you do

• Identify business/IT risks through analysis of large volumes of data, as part of the risk-based planning process as well as through the execution of the audit plan.
• Participate in business/IT audit assignments, contribute through data preparation and cleansing, interpret large datasets and identify significant trends or outliers.
• Execute and improve audit projects based on digitalization and data analytics (e.g. continuous auditing project in agile framework).
• Lead the development of the data analytics maturity level through identification of new data analytics use cases, further developing the methodology and staying abreast of new techniques and technologies including artificial intelligence.
• Drive the development and promotion of an AI and data analytics culture within the global team and with relevant stakeholders, oversee the use of data analytics and AI by the audit team to support the execution of audit assignments.
• Define continuous monitoring scenarios, red flags and alert mechanisms as deemed necessary and develop the automation of control testing to mitigate operational risks.
• Communicate with stakeholders from all hierarchy levels.
• Promote AllianzAM Internal Audit as a trusted partner and live the AllianzAM Values.

What you bring

• Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience as Data Analyst or as consultant in a finance related function, financial services (asset management preferred), corporate governance, or IT related topics. Ideally, experience with the use of AI and affinity for the opportunities it raises in an internal audit environment.
• University degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or equivalent.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a very good understanding of processes, structures, and the regulatory environment (e.g. governance and data privacy matters).
• Ability to analyze large datasets as well as to write comprehensive conclusions and/or reports together with the audit project lead.
• Experience in statistical data mining, or data science, database schematics, data models /data sets, and data analytics related software development.
• Strong and broad IT skills (data warehouses, database technologies, programming languages such as Python, R or Java, software deployment, web technology, information security and related security tools, general IT controls, IT governance).
• Capacity to navigate diverse interactions, manage conflicts and difficult decisions within a team in a global context.
• Ability to challenge and deal effectively with all levels of management and staff, as well as manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong technical and ethical characteristics as well as commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to audit success.
• Proven project management skills are required as well as agility in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.

What we offer

• New ways of working (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work) 
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan 
• Mental health and wellbeing programs 
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group 
• Self-guided learning & development
• … and so much more! 

About Allianz Asset Management

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees and their ambitions, 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.

Within Allianz Group, Allianz Asset Management (AllianzAM) is the financial and governance holding company for the asset management business of Allianz SE, with approx. EUR 2,000bn of assets under management and 6,000 employees worldwide. AllianzAM comprises two separate investment management companies: Allianz Global Investors and PIMCO. AllianzAM has created a business structure that both enables it to meet the demands of clients on a local basis and empowers its investment managers to focus on achieving strong and consistent investment results.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and 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.

If you think you have what it takes to fill this attractive position in our dynamic organization, then please submit your cover letter and CV. We look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please contact AllianzAM-HR-DE@allianzam.com.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

 
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