Central Functions Platforms is responsible to provide global applications to the OEs in the area of Finance, Reporting, Actuarial, Planning, Investment Management Accounting, Risk, Procurement, Cash & Treasury, Audit and Compliance. The Senior IT Architect for Finance Systems at Allianz plays a crucial role in shaping the next-generation IT landscape being able to advise on solution architecture across different domains, outlining the future IT architecture for the Finance Function of a global Insurance Group covering different business models assessing compatibility across technologies, in alignment with Allianz Technology's landscape and supporting to define target architectures during global platform rollout programs.
What you do
* Solution Architecture Design: Develop and maintain the IT architecture for finance systems, ensuring alignment with the enterprise architecture framework and business objectives.
* Stakeholder Collaboration & Transformation Programs: Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the architecture meets business needs and objectives.
* Scalability and Security: Ensure that solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable, incorporating best practices in security and compliance with relevant standards.
* Technical Leadership: Provide guidance and support to development teams during the implementation phase, ensuring adherence to the architectural design and resolving any technical challenges.
* Integration and Compatibility: Assess the compatibility of new solutions across interdependent technologies and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
* Architecture Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, including change logs and detailed solution architecture descriptions.
* Compliance and Standards: Ensure solutions comply with Allianz standards and request exception approvals when necessary, conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed solutions.
* Community Engagement: Actively participate in the Allianz Technology Architecture Community to manage approval of new solutions in respective governance boards, share insights, adopt reusable solutions, and drive alignment with Allianz Technology's landscape.
What you bring
* Understanding of IT strategy and IT architecture management.
* Working experience in the Finance domain.
* Expertise with technologies across all layers and knowledge of programming languages, for example Standard Software Solutions for central functions (focusing ERP, Reporting, example SAP), Cloud Computing on Azure, AWS and Hybrid offerings, integration technologies.
* Willingness and ability to quickly understand new technologies and use this knowledge in evolving architectures.
* Degree or equivalent professional experience (IT / and / or Finance).
* Certification in IT Architecture (e.g., TOGAF).
* Fluent English and experience of working in a multinational context.
We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
About Allianz Technology
Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.
We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.
D&I statement
Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.
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