Executive Assistant (m/f/d)

Welcome to Allianz

Working in the Group COO Office means working at the intersection of strategy and execution. Reporting to Barbara Karuth-Zelle, Group COO, the office manages the agenda of a global portfolio that spans Operations, IT and Security, including the Allianz Technology and Allianz Services Business Division. We are the link between Ops & IT strategy and execution – working closely with other Board offices, Operating Entities and external partners across the Allianz Group.

In this role, you will not simply support from the sidelines. You will contribute to content, shape strategic initiatives, and help drive decisions that move the Group forward. If you want to learn what it takes to run a global operations and IT function at scale, and if you thrive on responsibility, speed and genuine impact, this is the place for you.

What awaits you as Executive Assistant (m/f/d)

Reporting to the Head of COO Office, you contribute to the COO Office team as follows:

• Prepare content, presentations, and communications for the Group COO across her agenda – for internal and external audiences – in close coordination with the office
• Contribute to strategic concepts in Operations and IT, and provide hands-on support from problem framing to execution
• Act as an interface between the Group COO Office and key stakeholders across the organization, including Operating Entities, other Board offices, and corporate functions
• Prepare and organize senior management events, committees, and development conferences
• Manage day-to-day office priorities and special assignments, balancing steady execution with ad-hoc demands
• Identify topics that advance Allianz's operational and digital transformation and help move them forward

What you bring as Executive Assistant (m/f/d)

• Outstanding academic track record, preferably in IT, Mathematics, Economics, or Business Administration (Master's degree or equivalent)
• At least 5–7 years of professional experience in consulting, project management, or leadership roles, with exposure to Operations, IT, digital innovation, and/or transformation topics
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to synthesize complex information into a coherent, well-structured perspective
• Proven organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail and a drive for high-quality results
• Confident communicator with a natural ease in daily interactions with senior management and Board-level stakeholders
• Leadership ambition and management potential; completion of the Allianz Executive Development Center is a plus
• High level of reliability, dedication, and personal commitment
• Proven experience in an international environment with strong cross-cultural competence
• Fluent in both German and English (mandatory); additional languages are a plus

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly in operations and business processes
• Previous experience in insurance or asset management business functions, consulting, digital / tech is a plus
• Experience applying ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Ethical AI solution
  

Our highlights for you

• Health & Wellbeing: Company health insurance, sports and wellness programmes, and preventive health measures lay the foundation for your physical and mental well-being.
• Compensation: Collective agreement bonuses, a company pension plan, capital-forming benefits, and employee shares make our compensation package particularly attractive. On top of that, you directly participate in the company's success.
• Time & Flexibility: Our "New Work" model helps you achieve a better work-life balance. We work flexibly – hybrid, mobile, and on-site.
• Career Development: Together, we create a personal development plan and give you the opportunity to gain cross-functional and cross-border experience.

A full overview of what makes us an attractive employer: careers.allianz.com/benefits

Start date: As soon as possible

Interested and does this sound like an environment you'd like to work in? Then apply now as Executive Assistant (m/f/d) online on our careers page – careers.allianz.com.

For technical and HR questions, reach out to your recruiter:Ms. Daniela Lindig: +49 152 0926 1520

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

108657 | Operations | Professional | Allianz SE | Full-Time | Permanent

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