Job Role: Allianz Services, a segment of the Allianz Group—one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers — is seeking a dedicated Protection and Resilience Specialist with Information Security expertise. This role involves supporting Allianz Services Portugal in implementing Protection& Resilience (P) standards, guidelines, and security requirements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in information security and business continuity
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement Protection& Resilience (P) standards, functional rules, and related guidelines at the Operating Entity (OE) level.
- Conduct Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities as part of the BCM lifecycle.
- Ensure site security management aligns with Allianz standards.
- Collaborate with business owners to ensure compliance with outsourcing requirements as part of business continuity measures.
- Maintain up-to-date P documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Actively participate in the Governance& Control Committee and the Risk Committee.
- Keep Senior Management informed of developments and necessary actions to meet P requirements.
- Align and monitor P framework developments, including new requirements and controls, in coordination with regional and OE expert functions.
- Oversee self-assessments and reviews within the OE, ensuring results are effectively communicated to Senior Management.
- Coordinate and track action plans, ensuring the effective implementation of P monitoring and reporting systems.
- Serve as a liaison to the Global P function, facilitating clear and effective communication on P matters across the region.
- Determine security requirements relevant for projects, services, or units; obtain approval from Global or Information Security Officer (ISO).
- Ensure requirements are fulfilled during the design and development phase ("security by design").
- Support the development of security standards and guidelines considering group-wide standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead awareness campaigns to promote a strong security culture.
- Assist in preparing audit materials, self-assessment documents, SharePoint pages, and management reporting.
- Serve as the primary contact for Information Security matters within your area of responsibility.
- Report and escalate security-related issues to the Allianz Services CISO and/or Allianz Group.
- Perform Asset Risk Assurance process.
- Report risks and actions to the Local Executive Body, share risks with customers.
- Support local security projects.
- Fluent in English.
- At least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity within the Protection& Resilience domains in the Financial/Insurance industry.
- Very good knowledge in Information Security Governance with a minimum of 6 years of experience.
- Experienced in conducting risk assessments and mitigating risks related to business continuity.
- Experienced in process design and improvement, change management, and security frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills with a willingness to learn and assist in identifying potential risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams such as IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business stakeholders.
- Good communication skills for liaising with different functions within the organization.
- Ability to communicate and explain the context of the need for control, regulations, etc., and the benefits of taking action.
- Understanding of the three lines of defense model and relationship of InfoSec with other control functions.
- Methodical and structured approach.
- InfoSec certification (international/local) is a plus.
- Proven experience using the COBIT control framework is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.
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