Lead IT Auditor , Asset Management covering PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors

This senior specialist role offers high visibility, close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to a strong, future-oriented control environment. What you will do

• Plan, lead and deliver risk-based IT and integrated audits across Allianz Asset Management, with a focus on areas that are critical to our global asset management business.
• Assess technology, cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, application and data-related risks, and provide independent insights on the effectiveness of controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, develop practical and business-oriented recommendations, and clearly communicate audit results to stakeholders and senior management.
• Build trusted relationships with auditees and senior stakeholders, acting as a constructive partner who challenges effectively while supporting a strong control culture.
• Contribute to audit quality, coaching, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, including the further development of data-driven and forward-looking audit approaches.

• At least 5 years of experience in IT audit, external audit, IT consulting or a comparable technology risk role.
• Degree in Information Technology, Business Informatics or a related field; relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, COBIT or ITIL are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, information security, cyber security, cloud, IT governance and general IT controls.
• Experience with data analytics, PowerBI, Excel or analytics tools such as Python, TeamMate Analytics or IDEA is an advantage.
• Financial services or asset management experience is beneficial, but curiosity, sound judgement and strong stakeholder skills are equally important.
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% per year.

• New ways of working (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work)
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• 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!

At Allianz Asset Management, we combine the strength of a global financial services group with the expertise of leading asset managers. Join our IT Internal Audit team in Newport Beach as a Lead IT Auditor and help assess technology, cyber, cloud, data and digital risks across our global asset management business., 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.