Information Security Risk Specialist

Following the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) is continuing to invest in our Information Security capabilities. As part of this, we are looking for you to support our Security capability in this complex but exciting environment.

You will be part of our global Information Security team and reporting to the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for regional and global processes and contribute to the maturing of our Security organization with a focus on Security Risk Management.

This position will be based in our Frankfurt or Munich office.

What you will do

• Maintain and manage our 1st LoD Information Security Risk Management Process including driving of improvements and other maturity enhancing measures

• Oversee external providers in adherence to the SLAs agreed and handle escalations when necessary

• Oversee and quality check our risk repository in alignment with all affected stakeholders

• Create periodic reporting on Security Risks to the Head of Information Security and other governance forums

• Drive additional risk assessments of special scenarios, on demand

• Conduct training and information sessions on Information Security Risk Management.

What you bring

• Deep expertise and proven experience in Information Security Management, including frameworks, regulations and security architecture

• Hands-on experience in developing solutions, such as actionable guidelines and operating procedures on the basis of best-practices, business needs and regulatory requirements

• Experience in the identification of security risks as well as threat modelling based on internationally recognized frameworks, including the advisory on possible mitigating and controlling measures and architectures

• Proven track record in working with diverse and distributed global teams, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills (communicating and reporting sophisticated technical concepts to business and risk partners)

• Experience interacting directly with senior partners (C-Suite, Board and Regulators)

• Specific industry qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA)

• 3-7 years of professional experience in information security/cybersecurity

• Experience balancing multiple concurrent projects and priorities communicating and committing to realistic deadlines, showcasing a structured way of working

• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices

• Proficiency in English and German both written and spoken is a must, additional language skills are a plus.

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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