Allianz is a global leader in insurance and asset management, serving over 122 million customers in more than 70 countries. As one of the world's largest financial services providers, the company operates across diverse sectors including property-casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management through major brands like PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors. In Spain, Allianz maintains a robust presence with major hubs in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting both local market operations and global service centers like Allianz Technology. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, particularly in tech-heavy roles such as AI, cybersecurity, and SAP engineering, offering a multicultural environment where English is often the primary working language for global functions.

Founded in Berlin in 1890, Allianz moved its headquarters to Munich after WWII. It has grown through international expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the most valuable insurance brands in the world.

Senior/ Principal Consultant (m/f/d)- Data and Automation

Allianz

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About the Job

Allianz Consulting is the internal consulting division of Allianz Group founded in 2004 with locations around the globe. Our experienced teams support Allianz operating entities in key strategic projects. Joining Allianz Consulting means working in an international environment alongside talented colleagues, excited to shape the future of Allianz with business impact for technology and innovation.

What you do

Advise C-Level stakeholders and business leaders on data and AI topics, data analytics and governance, automation and productivity, and AI strategy, ensuring solutions align with business goals.

Translate complex technological concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior executives.

Lead strategic consulting projects in data, productivity and automation, utilizing AI tools and IT governance to optimize Allianz entities' digital transformation effort.

Contribute to business development and internal capability building.

Mentor junior consultants, supporting their growth in BI, AI and automation delivery.

Provide expertise in IT delivery and systems architecture, focusing on infrastructure, integration, and enterprise data management.

Evaluate technology and operational risks to support data-driven decision-making on risk mitigation, acceptance, or transfer.

Design and advise on data architecture, governance strategies, and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to AI Act, GDPR, DORA, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Advise on advanced analytics and optimizing and automating data workflows e.g. data pipelines and ETL processes.

Recommend and design BI strategies using Power BI, Python and AI-driven data models.

Design automation initiatives with low-code solutions like PowerApps and Power Automate to improve operational efficiency and business agility.

Ensure understanding and application of (Gen)AI/ML technologies within strategic initiatives.

Ensure cybersecurity and regulatory compliance (AI Act, GDPR, DORA, ISO standards), integrating them into all AI and automation initiatives.

What you bring

Solid understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate, and Azure; advanced knowledge of Business Intelligence tools, including DAX, data modeling, and interactive dashboards a plus.

Experience working with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and ML/AI projects.

Strong knowledge of data architecture and governance from a strategic perspective.

Understanding of AI and ML technologies.

Good knowledge of AI governance, data protection, and compliance frameworks, including GDPR, AI Act, DORA, and cybersecurity regulations.

Expertise in Technology Risk Management, with the ability to assess and decide whether to mitigate, transfer, or accept technology-related risks.

Experience with ETL processes and Python for analytics, and proficient in database querying using SQL etc.

Experience in IT delivery with the ability to oversee end-to-end processes.

Ability to structure and present insights to senior executives, ensuring clarity and strategic relevance.

Capability to influence decisions across technical and business teams.

Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Fluency in English and Spanish, with other European languages as a plus.

Degree in technology preferred, with a focus on analytics, engineering, business informatics or data / computer science to complement business degree.

5-10 years of experience in strategy consulting, IT advisory, and data projects focusing on automation and productivity, digital transformation, or IT regulatory compliance.

What we offer

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.

Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies:

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