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Role Description

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in safeguarding information security within a global leader in financial services? Allianz is seeking a dedicatedernance and Risk Information Security Analyst to join our team. This position is integral to ensuringpliance with our internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Theernance and Risk Information Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring information securityernance andpliance within the organization. This role is crucial in maintaining adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements, managing strategic risks, and developing aprehensive information securityernance framework.

Salary

Circa £45,000 per year.

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

Key Accountabilities

Information Securityernance Framework: Develop, implement, and maintain a framework that aligns with strategic objectives and ensurespliance with Group policies and industry standards such as NIST CSF and COBIT. Risk Management: Manage and mitigate strategic risks associated with information security. Provide guidance on risk assessment, mitigation strategies, andpliance. Collaboration: Work closely with various teams within information security, IT, and the wider business to ensurepliance and effective execution of information security policies and procedures. GRC Submissions: Supporternance, Risk, andpliance (GRC) submissions and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability. IS Controls and Risk Catalogue: Oversee and support aprehensive catalogue of information security controls and risks, ensuring effective execution of actions and control improvements. Technology Trends: Stay updated with developments, trends, and innovations within technology to integrate new insights into the organization's information security strategy.


We support theernment scheme "Access to Work" please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Experience
Proven experience in information securityernance, risk management, controls, and risk mitigation within a regulated industry. Familiarity with relevant frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, Operational Risk Framework (ORF), Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM), and Risk and Control Optimization (RICO). Ability to translate information security policies and processes to senior stakeholders, leadership, and technical peers. Deep understanding of information security risk management processes, frameworks, and procedures, including the ability to identify, assess, monitor, and report on IS risk andpliance. Proficiency in implementing and managing ISernance & Risk frameworks within various delivery methods and processes. Practical experience in overseeing and supporting aprehensive catalogue of IS controls and risks, and developing and executing actions, control improvements, or mitigations for identified risks.
What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:
Flexible buy/sell holiday options Hybrid working Annual performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme Development days A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet Retail discounts Volunteering days
Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ourmitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in themunity's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and wee applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

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For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns

If you are an at-risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date 30/08/2025

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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