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# It Risk & Controls Lead

- **Company:** Allianz Group
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Information Technology Audit, Network Security, Elearning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/it-risk-controls-lead-en-madrid-ID-366251845

## About the Role

Coordinate the identification and assessment of operational and technological risks.Define and monitor mitigation plans and corrective actionsPerform control testing activities, evaluating their design and effectivenessIdentify weaknesses in the control environment and ensure their remediation as well as preparing periodic risk and internal control reporting for management.Prepare and support risk committees or risk monitoring forumsPromote a risk culture within the organization through training and communicationCoordinate with other key areas such as IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or business to ensure comprehensive risk management and participate in internal audits and regulatory initiatives related to technological risk.What You BringDegree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent (cybersecurity/risk management training is a plus)4-6 years of experience in IT/operational risk management, internal control, IT audit, or digital environmentsEnglish B2 minimum
(mandatory)Knowledge of risk & control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO, and regulatory environmentsStrong technical profile with analytical thinking, independent oversight capability, and a risk-oriented mindsetExcellent soft skills, including communication, synthesis, proactivity, autonomy, and ability to collaborate with both IT and business teamsFamiliarity with AI technologies and GenAI platforms is a strong advantage.What We OfferWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl.

## Description

About The JobWe are looking for a Risk Officer to join the Risk Function at Allianz Technology IBL, with responsibility for overseeing and managing operational and technological risk within the organization.The role is part of the second line of defense and aims to ensure the proper identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks, as well as the effectiveness of the internal control environment.What You DoOversee the correct implementation of the risk management and internal control framework within the organization.Coordinate the identification and assessment of operational and technological risks.Define and monitor mitigation plans and corrective actionsPerform control testing activities, evaluating their design and effectivenessIdentify weaknesses in the control environment and ensure their remediation as well as preparing periodic risk and internal control reporting for management.Prepare and support risk committees or risk monitoring forumsPromote a risk culture within the organization through training and communicationCoordinate with other key areas such as IT, cybersecurity, compliance, or business to ensure comprehensive risk management and participate in internal audits and regulatory initiatives related to technological risk.What You BringDegree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent (cybersecurity/risk management training is a plus)4-6 years of experience in IT/operational risk management, internal control, IT audit, or digital environmentsEnglish B2 minimum (mandatory)Knowledge of risk & control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, ISO, and regulatory environmentsStrong technical profile with analytical thinking, independent oversight capability, and a risk-oriented mindsetExcellent soft skills, including communication, synthesis, proactivity, autonomy, and ability to collaborate with both IT and business teamsFamiliarity with AI technologies and GenAI platforms is a strong advantage.What We OfferWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl.up to 25 days per year working from abroad.We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.About Allianz TechnologyWith its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization.With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform and innovate the infrastructure, applications and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.We are the backbone of Allianz.Find us at: to Integrity, Fairness & InclusionAllianz 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 a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and 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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.Note****** | Risk Management | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent#J-*****-Ljbffr


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