Enterprise Architect

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now

The IT Compliance & Enterprise Architecture team governs and safeguards AllianzGI's IT with the aim to reduce operational and regulatory risk as well as to ensure that the enterprise architecture landscape stays scalable and simplified. The Enterprise Architecture practice builds and fosters a community of architects, increases standardisation, owns, and manages the central architecture repositories.

The team acts as a strong link between the 1st and 2nd line of defence as well as the Agile Areas. As an Enterprise Architect (f/m/d), you report directly to the Head of IT Compliance & Enterprise Architecture and will be part of the Enterprise Services Function in the COO division.

This position is based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Govern the Enterprise Architecture framework and own the policies, guidelines and procedures, definition of roles & responsibilities and reporting to senior management
• Establish and lead the Architecture Community of Practice that serves as the central forum for the professional exchange between Area Architects and Solution Architects with the aim to ensure cohesive and aligned architectural practices and solutions
• Drive application and technology simplification by securing buy-in of the business functions and provide transparent benefit reporting
• Own and manage Allianz Global Investors' Information Domain in line with regulatory requirements stemming from DORA
• Support the Head of IT Compliance & Enterprise Architecture in managing the Allianz Group Standards alignment process

What you bring

Required:

• Excellent university degree in IT or related field of study
• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture, preferably within the financial services or asset management industry
• Experience in running (international) projects or programs and in introducing and leading change
• A proactive and client-centric approach, combining diplomacy and assertiveness
• Excellent communication skills to be applied in conveying impactful recommendations to senior management and partners
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English both written and spoken

Preferred:

• Experience in designing and/or maintaining an Information Domain as required by DORA (and formerly KAIT/BAIT/VAIT)
• Deep knowledge of national and international regulatory IT requirements in the financial services industry
• Expertise in analysing, implementing, and supervising regulatory requirements in the IT control system
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF or similar are a plus
• Further languages would be highly beneficial
• Experience with Data Analytics/Data Integration

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
• 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 Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients' assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. 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.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, 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

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