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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Gym access





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Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University degree, preferably related to risk management, security, business continuity, engineering, technology, or related areas, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in one of the following areas: Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, or incident management.
- Knowledge of frameworks and requirements related to operational resilience and business continuity.
- Familiarity with regulatory environments such as DORA and NIS2.
- Ability to coordinate exercises, drills, and crisis situations while working with multiple areas and levels of stakeholders.
- Analytical, planning, and monitoring skills, with an orientation toward continuous improvement.
- Good communication skills and the ability to convert complex information into clear messages and reporting.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with business teams and specialized functions.
- English level that allows for autonomous performance in an international environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Critical or Important Functions, continuity plans, crisis management, or exercises and drills will be especially valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Being part of the Allianz family gives you access to exclusive discounts just for being part of the team.
- Taking care of you and your loved ones is our priority, which is why you can take out your insurance at special prices for you and your family.
- Take advantage of the benefits of being an employee and invest in Allianz shares under preferential conditions.
- Comprehensive wellbeing. How? With a meal and remote work allowance across the whole country and high-quality menus in the BCN and MAD buildings. We also have sports clubs and the most anticipated sporting event every 4 years: our worldwide Olympics every 4 years.
- Flexibility! You organize your time with flexible working hours.
- You work in a hybrid model and in offices designed for collaboration and wellbeing.
- You will have our own internal ChatGPT at your disposal.
- You get access to continuous training and the You Learn, We Pay program: you choose, we support you.
- You take care of your wellbeing with Wellhub (an app to keep you active).
- Fancy a healthy break? You have free fruit and snacks in the office.
- Fancy a change of country? You can work from abroad for up to 25 days a year.
- If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, feel valued, and live with balance, Allianz is for you.
Did you know that we offer additional benefits for employees with disabilities and/or those with a direct family member with a disability? In addition to free support throughout the certificate application process and additional leave hours, if you have a disability and provide us with the certification, you will receive €1,500 in your first paycheck.
109144 | Operations | Professional / Senior | Non-Executive | Allianz Spain | Full-time | Permanent
The role
What you'll do
- Maintain and evolve crisis response plans, including Crisis Solution Plans (CSPs), emergency response plans for different locations (ER Plans), and incident coordination procedures, ensuring their consistency and up-to-date status.
- Design, coordinate, and execute crisis and emergency exercises and drills, including at least two annual crisis management exercises, one cyber-natured and one non-cyber, in addition to the emergency scenarios corresponding to the different sites.
- Analyze the results of exercises and real incidents, preparing debriefing reports, identifying lessons learned, and transforming them into concrete action plans to drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate the response to significant incidents, including, where appropriate, the activation of the Hybrid Fusion Center, the classification of events according to the GIM scheme, and the monitoring of regulatory reporting deadlines established by DORA and NIS2.
- Support the Business Continuity Management (BCM) function, participating in the Business Impact Analysis (BIA), the identification of Critical or Important Functions, and continuity testing for the most critical processes.
- Design and monitor resilience action plans, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring their implementation.
- Prepare resilience reporting for different levels of the organization, providing visibility into the level of preparedness, key risks, lessons learned, and improvement actions.
- Design and deliver the resilience training and awareness program, ensuring that the Crisis Unit, Emergency Response Organization (ERO), BCM owners, and other involved teams know their responsibilities and are prepared to act in a real situation.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Recruiters usually contact you within two weeks of applying.
- Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
- Recruiter contact within two weeks of applying.
About Allianz
Allianz is a global financial services giant and one of the world's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance and asset management products to individuals and businesses. With over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries, Allianz is a category-defining leader in the insurance industry, known for its strong brand and financial stability.
In Spain, Allianz operates through several entities, including Allianz Seguros, Allianz Direct, and a joint venture with BBVA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a major employer in the Spanish insurance market, offering roles in areas such as underwriting, claims, IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. For international professionals, Allianz Spain provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring English or German, and offers competitive benefits and career development programs.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Founded
- 1890
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- Allianz Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant IT and digital hub in Barcelona.
- Many roles in Spain require German or English, making it accessible for international professionals.
- Allianz is known for its strong focus on digital transformation, with many opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- The company offers competitive relocation support and international career mobility within the Allianz group.
- Allianz has a joint venture with BBVA in Spain, creating a unique bancassurance environment.
In their own words
About the company & team
The Allianz Group is one of the world's most trusted insurance and asset management companies. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer.
We are united by a shared commitment: putting our customers 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 customers and for the world around us.
At Allianz, we champion unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to constantly advocating equal opportunities for everyone. The foundation of this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance 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 characteristic protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.
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