Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (m/f/x)

 

 

About us

 
The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. Now’s the right time to make a bold move and shape the future of insurance – this is Allianz Direct! As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture.   

An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with a personal touch. 

So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new  standards when it comes to online insurance. We are a fast-growing technology company with an insurance license, and by fast, we really mean it.

 

Job Purpose / Role: 

The Allianz Direct CFO is a member of the Allianz Direct Board of Management and  is responsible for overseeing all financial matters of the company. The CFO drives financial integrity and sustainable profitability across Allianz Direct’s business, while  managing financial risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer (CFO):  
•    Supports the development of financial concepts and Allianz Direct’s financial strategy, acts as a sparring partner on financial topics, drives execution of key finance initiatives, and coordinates cross-functional projects within the finance area  
•    Takes ownership of specific finance projects and cross-functional  initiatives — for example, in planning, reporting, or cost management  
•    Prepares Board, Supervisory Board, and investor relations materials, including financial presentations, narratives, and Q&A briefings  
•    Acts as an interface between the CFO and key stakeholders across 
•    Group Finance, Controlling, Actuarial, and the operating entities  
•    Manages administrative tasks in close collaboration with the CFO Office and the CFO’s personal assistant  

 

Key Requirements/Skills/Experience 

•    1-3 years of experience in management consulting, finance, controlling,  investment banking, or M&A 
•    Degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or mathematics 
•    Confidence engaging with senior management on a daily basis 
•    Strong analytical and conceptual aptitude, solid project management skills, and a clear affinity for AI tools 
•    Proactive and independent working style 
•    Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with sharp attention to detail

 

Working closely with the Allianz Direct CFO and the Head of the CEO Office  offers: 

•    A steep learning curve in insurance finance and financial management  
•    The opportunity to contribute, make a tangible impact, and exercise thought leadership in a highly ambitious environment  
•    Formal training and on-the-job mentorship

 

98347 | Finance & Accounting | Professional |  | Allianz Direct | Full-Time |

 

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. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.