Job Description

Qualifications and Experience:

• A University degree in law preferred but any degree; with experience and / or certifications such as CFE, CCEP, or CAMS desirable and
• Minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience in Compliance Investigations or Audit; of which 5 years in compliance roles or leading Internal investigations in multinational organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in navigating diverse regulatory environments, particularly in financial services
• Strong auditing skills are preferred
• Proven track record of influencing C-suite executives and driving organizational change
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex compliance concepts to diverse audiences
• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional language; German preferred

Operational Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations into potential breaches of the Code of Conduct, ensuring adherence to local and international legal requirements
• Spearhead the Compliance Review process across all Allianz Services entities:
• Complete scheduled Compliance Reviews as per defined cycles and conduct ad hoc targeted reviews
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of the Compliance Management System in all entities
• Ensure Compliance Functions and Management Systems align with Allianz Services requirements
• Develop and implement a consistent process for performing Group Assessments:
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of Group Assessments
• Provide comprehensive results to relevant stakeholders
• Conduct comprehensive compliance reviews to assess and enhance the effectiveness of Compliance Management Systems across global entities
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to Local Compliance Officers in Investigation practices, fostering a global community of practice
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the efficacy of compliance programs, investigations, and reviews
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulators and law enforcement agencies, to manage compliance-related issues
• Serve as custodian of all Investigation Reports and maintain a repository of documents relating to investigations and compliance reviews

89005 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Services | Full-Time | Permanent
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.
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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of 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.
Join us. 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 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.

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