IT Services Resilience Manager (f/m/d)

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now as IT Services Resilience Manager (f/m/d) in Frankfurt or Hong Kong.

In this position you will be working within the Core IT Services department, which provides an IT infrastructure platform for the business. You will be part of a global team – IT Service Management & Integration (ITSM&I), collaborating with colleagues across Europe, Asia and the U.S. The team focuses on the ownership, continuous improvement and execution of key IT processes, manages the ITSM platform (ServiceNOW), supports integration & oversight of service providers and the service transition of new applications.

The position can be placed in Frankfurt or Hong Kong.

What you will do:

• Own and enhance IT infrastructure DR, backup, and resilience processes, driving maturity and adoption across the organization.
• Manage critical incidents to minimize business impact, ensuring rapid resolution and leading root-cause analysis and problem management.
• Continuously improve IT services resilience, architecture, processes, and operating models.
• Develop, review, and maintain IT disaster recovery plans (DRP/TRP) to ensure service availability and swift recovery.
• Coordinate and execute IT DR tests, drills, and compliance activities with service providers and Business Resilience teams.
• Maintain clear communication between service providers and application teams to minimize confusion and ensure timely updates.
• Develop IT services DR dashboards, KPIs, reports, and decision papers for transparency and management oversight.
• Act as project manager for DR-related initiatives and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Serve as a key contact for third parties, service providers, and internal cross-functional teams.

What you bring:

Required:

• Degree in IT, IT Security, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 8+ years in IT infrastructure operations, ITSM, IT risk, BCM/resilience, disaster recovery, or related areas.
• Proven experience in IT resilience strategies, crisis management, and major incident handling.
• Strong understanding of RTO, RPO, SLA/OLA mechanisms in global operations.
• Skilled in translating complex tech processes into business language and decision-making documents.
• Proficiency in ServiceNow ITSM platform and its integrations.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of multitasking under pressure.
• Excellent English communication skills: German is a plus.

Preferred:

• Experience in finance, banking, or asset management sectors.
• Multicultural, international team experience and collaboration with external providers.
• Certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CBCP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ITSCM standards (ISO 22301, 27031, etc.) and regulatory frameworks (DORA, VAIT, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills, motivated, target-oriented, and adaptable to global priorities.

What we offer:

• “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

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63938 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent