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About us: 

The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. Now's the right time to make a bold move and shape the future of insurance – this is Allianz Direct As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture.  

An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with a personal touch. 

So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new standards when it comes to online insurance.

Job Purpose/Role: 

The role is designed to support the development and enhancement of IT governance processes within AZ Direct, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and drive process improvements in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create detailed guidance for stakeholders involved in the AZ Direct IT Strategy, facilitating smooth communication and execution.

• Create Business Process Management guidance in alignment with BPMN 2.0 modeling language and directives from Allianz HQ, promoting standardized practices.

• Participate in the development of the IT Operating Model, supporting strategic planning and operational efficiency.

• Support the enhancement of the Control Library by integrating cross-functional safeguarding frameworks, aiding in evidence gathering and audit preparation.

• Contribute to the improvement of the IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM) process, enhancing resilience and operational continuity.

• Collaborate with various teams, including Enterprise/IT Architecture, Third Party Risk Management, Protection & Resilience, Transformation Office, Risk, and IT Functions, to drive governance initiatives and process improvements.

  What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic team player eager to actively shape IT and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex IT issues in a manner tailored to the target audience.

• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and work flexibly, efficiently, and in a target-oriented manner.

• Passion for modern technology, including big data, analytics, cloud, serverless, and event-driven architectures.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Currently pursuing a university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a professional level (e.g., B2/C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

• Ideally, previous experience in the IT field, showcasing familiarity with industry practices and methodologies.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse individuals.

• Ability to work from the office at least once a week to foster collaboration and team engagement.

87977 | IT & Tech Engineering | Entry Level |  | Allianz Direct | Part-Time | [[filter9]

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.

We at Allianz believe in an 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.

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 diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.