Enterprise Project Manager (f/m/d)

Enterprise Project Management (EPM) acts as AllianzGI's in-house consulting unit, covering global and functional projects across the Asset Management value chain. Operating within a fast-paced, agile environment, the global team plays a critical role in driving the successful delivery of strategic initiatives and contributing to the firm's overall success.

The ideal candidate will bring a well-rounded skill set, including strong project management capabilities, relevant experience within the Asset Management industry, and a solid understanding of solutions for internal clients (e.g. Investments, Operations, or other functions). Familiarity with sustainability and regulatory topics impacting the industry, as well as exposure to technical applications within Asset Management, is considered advantageous.

As part of a highly skilled and specialised team within Enterprise Project Management, you will take ownership of developing the Operations Strategy and Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring alignment with strategic requirements. In addition, you will lead and drive the implementation of related initiatives and projects, contributing to the ongoing optimisation of AllianzGI's capabilities.

This position will be based in Frankfurt or Munich.

What you will do

• Gather and translate business requirements by working closely with stakeholders across Operations, Data & Technology, Investments, Product and Client functions
• Lead the design and implementation of target operating models (TOMs), innovative solutions and functional enhancements in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Drive project delivery end-to-end, ensuring early consideration of IT, legal, tax, risk, accounting and regulatory constraints (scope, timeline, budget)
• Take ownership of large-scale transformation programmes, particularly in shaping and evolving the Operations Target Operating Model
• Act as an internal consultant by independently managing multiple projects, prioritising effectively and escalating where required
• Design and optimise operational models, workflows and data/technology solutions, while coordinating internal and external stakeholders (e.g. custodians, administrators, IT providers) and ensuring high quality, compliance and client satisfaction

What you bring

• Excellent university degree in Business Administration, Economics, IT, Engineering or related field of study
• Ideally at least 5 years' experience in management or IT consulting or working in relevant departments of an Investment Management company
• Experience in running large size projects, international programs
• Experience in introducing and leading change
• Experience in project/budget/business case calculations as well as conducting RfIs / RfPs
• Ability to run waterfall, hybrid and agile projects
• Solid understanding of the Investment Management business and value chain of front-, middle and back-office functions
• Solid understanding of the regulatory framework for investment managers, insurance investors and funds domiciled in Europe
• Ability to influence, negotiate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
• Hands-on, social, diplomatic team player with leadership skills
• Ability to work well in an international, diverse and highly interdisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Fluency in English, additional language skills are a plus
• Professional knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, in particular MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Experience in a programming language, e.g. Python or SQL would be useful

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• 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
• Volunteering time
• ... and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience.

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

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.

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future - for our clients and for 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. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

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.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position. If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [email protected].

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99073 | Operations | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent