Compliance Manager

Job Description Job Purpose/Role As a Compliance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Allianz Partners entities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will manage compliance support for the company's global objectives across all relevant Compliance Risk Areas as per the AZP Compliance Policy. You will oversee the execution of Compliance Programs, coordinate compliance activities, and serve as a key point of contact for compliance matters with local regulators and management. Key Responsibilities - Compliance Management: Identify and assess compliance regulatory requirements, risks, and trends within local AzP entities, and mitigate these risks based on Allianz Group's Compliance programs. - Implementation and Improvement: Steer the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance-related requirements and Allianz Group Standards across relevant jurisdictions, fostering alignment across the global operating model and three lines of defense functions. - Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact, and oversee the implementation of necessary compliance measures. - Process Oversight: Provide oversight on compliance-related processes and controls. - Review Participation: Partake in AzP Compliance related reviews, identify ownership, and drive mitigation activities in alignment with AzP Compliance Quality Assurance Team. - Risk Advisory: Advise on relevant risks and report to senior-level stakeholders, participate in relevant committees to oversee adherence with AzP local Compliance requirements. - Investigation Oversight: Analyze and oversee investigations in alignment with AzP Investigation team. - Escalation and Reporting: Escalate and report compliance topics to relevant stakeholders where required. - Business Advisory: Advise business functions on compliance-related matters in new and existing business or M&A transactions together with the Global Practice Groups and AzP's Compliance community. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Support compliance efforts and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address high-risk situations. - Regulatory Interaction: Handle interactions with regulatory authorities and address significant compliance issues, maintaining adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Key Requirements/Skills/Experience - Comprehensive experience in all compliance assigned risk areas within the financial services sector. - Deep understanding of international compliance laws, frameworks, and familiarity with screening tools and risk management practices. - Proven ability to lead and develop compliance programs, coordinate cross-functional activities, and adapt to changing regulatory environments and organizational needs. - Confidence in designing and implementing training and communication initiatives. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed decisions. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior management. - Experience working internationally and remotely, cooperating with global expert networks across numerous locations. - University/Master's degree (ideally in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field) or minimum of 5+ years in Financial Crime/Risk/Legal/Regulatory professional roles relevant to the insurance work environment. - Compliance certification (e.g., ICA, or equivalent) preferred. - Process experience focused on operational excellence to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. - Proficient in MS Office Suite and screening tools. - Fluent written and spoken English language skills. 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. Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.