Head of Corporate Information Security

About the Job 

Corporate Information Security (CIS) is the core department and central driver for Information Security Governance in Allianz Technology SE. The division is tasked to continue evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures, and overseeing the effectiveness and guiding the implementation of security controls. The CIS function at Allianz Technology helps to protect the organization's digital assets, maintain customer trust, and support business continuity.

The Head of Corporate Information Security is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organization's information security governance, service assurance, and enterprise security architecture. This executive role involves leading a global team, managing complex IS and transformation projects, and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive the evolution of a high-performing security organization.
The role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and collaborates closely with other safeguarding functions.

What you do

• Lead and develop a globally distributed Information Security organization, ensuring alignment with Allianz Technology's strategic objectives.
• Oversee Information Security Governance, IS Service Assurance, and Enterprise Security Architecture, driving continuous improvement and transformation.
• Establish and manage capability hubs, enhancing functions such as Application Security, IS Supplier Management, and Information Risk Management.
• Scale and mature assurance processes, maintaining and expanding ISO 27001 certification scope.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure effective communication and collaboration on security initiatives.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and resilience across the organization, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with other expert functions including Data Privacy, Risk, Protection & Resilience, Legal & Compliance to ensure comprehensive security coverage.

What you bring

• Multi-year professional experience (8+ years) in different areas of Information Security, IT/IS risk management, or other safeguarding functions, preferably in the financial industry.
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performing Information Security teams and managing complex IT projects.
• Strong leadership experience in diverse, multicultural, and distributed teams, with extensive team building and recruitment expertise.
• Good understanding of Service Management and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment and standards like: COBIT 2019, COSO, ISO27xxx, ISAE/SOC, and European IT and Privacy regulation such as DORA, NIS, and GDPR.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.
• High level of independence and assertiveness; strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Proficient in English, excellent international communication skills, experience from working in international business environments; working knowledge of German or another European language would be a plus.

Your benefits

• We 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.

82975 | Operations | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent