Digital Resilience Third Party Risk Management Expert_2853

What you do

• Serve as the primary expert and point of contact for complex Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) matters, providing guidance, interpretation of policy, and risk‑based recommendations to stakeholders across AZ Technology.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert across all relevant risk domains (operational, IT, cybersecurity, privacy, continuity, financial, compliance), ensuring TPRM decisions are informed, consistent, and properly documented.
• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Allianz Group Third‑Party Risk Management Policy within AZ Technology, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development, refinement, and embedding of TPRM‑related governance processes, methodologies, and controls.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute Risk and Control Assessments (RCA) for all in‑scope third‑party relationships throughout the outsourcing lifecycle (onboarding, contract lifecycle, change, exit).
• Own and manage the System of Governance control for the TPRM/Outsourcing Function, ensuring adherence, documentation quality, and timely remediation.
• Support and follow up on internal and external audits (e.g., Group, divisional, regulatory), ensuring preparedness, timely responses, and remediation tracking.
• Contribute to the annual TPRM/Outsourcing Assurance Reports for AZ Technology senior management and key Allianz Technology customers.

What you bring

• 6+ years of professional experience in TPRM, outsourcing governance, vendor/contract management, procurement, or relevant risk domains (operational risk, IT risk, project risk, business risk).
• University degree in Law, Business, Economics, or another relevant field.
• Strong understanding of outsourcing regulations, especially within financial services (e.g., DORA, EBA Guidelines, Group governance frameworks).
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Proven ability to operate in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments, with strong structuring, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver high‑quality outputs on time.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to influence and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Experience working in virtual, international teams; ability to work independently when required.
• High level of self‑motivation, resilience under pressure, and a willingness to continuously learn.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to independently research, assess, and recommend solutions to complex risk issues.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ORGS/OpenPages and ServiceNow is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use