AI Security Architect - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join us now as an AI Security Architect (remote) within the Data, Technology, and Operations function! Following the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, AllianzGI is continuing to invest in our Information Security and AI capabilities. As part of this, we are looking for you to support our Security capability in this complex but exciting environment. You will be part of our global Information Security team and report to the Head of Information Security, responsible for regional and global processes and contribute to the maturing of our AI Security Governance framework.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and enhancement of our global AI governance program, including frameworks, processes, and toolsets by providing insights on security and other safeguarding controls across systems, use cases, models, and artifacts.
• Establish and maintain security processes for AI model change management and periodic safeguarding control reviews.
• Review new and existing AI use cases and systems against industry best practices and regulatory expectations, covering risk classification, documentation, and monitoring.
• Perform threat modeling to identify and communicate security, privacy, or related risks in AI use cases and systems.
• Automate monitoring and oversight activities where feasible to ensure effective and scalable control execution.
• Define key risk indicators (KRIs) and performance metrics for AI security governance.
• Drive and actively contribute to AI governance forums and oversight bodies, promoting modern, future-proof collaboration models.
• Act as a point of contact for auditors, business partners, and Allianz Group-wide AI security initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in information security and model/AI risk within financial services or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of AI and model governance, including MLOps and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with security and third-party risk controls for AI systems.
• Experience with threat modeling using internationally recognized frameworks (e.g., MITRE, STRIDE).
• Deep expertise in security architecture and related best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including engagement with senior management.
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken is essential.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with established security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, SOC 2).
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical safeguarding controls, workflows, and governance measures.
• Hands-on experience creating best practice aligned guidelines, operating procedures, and methodologies for control testing.

What We Offer

• Flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development, and personal priorities.
• 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.