Senior Project Manager Vendor Oversight (f/m/d)

As a Project Manager in Vendor Oversight (f/m/d), you are responsible for implementing projects and changes related to the Third-Party Risk Management Framework in a global scope.

You are part of the Third-Party Risk Management team, which is responsible for overseeing and ensuring regulatory compliance of third-party engagements.

The role comprises approximately 60% CHANGE and 40% RUN tasks, for which you have full responsibility and ownership.

This position will be based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Own and manage TPRM projects and ensure a smooth transition into BAU
• TPRM projects comprise various types, e.g., implementation of the TPRM framework in Asia-Pacific and the U.S.; IT landscape development (e.g., implementation of new workflows and repositories), including service provider selection; continuous workflow optimization; and integration of subject matter experts
• Ensure BAU coordination of Third-Party Oversight activities with Business Owners and second-line functions such as Data Privacy, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance, Information Security, IT Compliance, Business Resilience, and Vendor Management for all third-party engagements
• Conduct Business Owner classification calls (pre-screening calls) and classify cases according to the defined regulatory decision tree
• Ensure compliance with and execution of all TPRM lifecycle steps in line with the TPRM policy
• Notify supervisory authorities of new outsourcing arrangements and update ICT services in the ICT register
• Provide reporting to Allianz Group entities as well as senior management
• Escalate non-compliant cases to the relevant stakeholders, including Business Owners and third parties

What you bring

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Business Management, or a related field of study is required
• Knowledge of project management and business analysis, along with proven project-related work experience
• Demonstrated change-oriented mindset, including strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Knowledge of national and international regulatory requirements in the financial services industry; familiarity with KaMaRisk and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an advantage
• Experience in project management, vendor management, contract management, outsourcing management, or related roles is considered a plus
• A strong team player mentality
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive and client-centric approach, combining diplomacy with assertiveness
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken is required; additional languages are highly beneficial, and German is considered a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft CoPilot is a plus

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
• … 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 center 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].

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

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How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

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