Functional Enablement Specialist (m/f/d), Saint-Ouen

We are a strong global community connected by shared values, varied experiences, and a common goal — to grow with purpose. Our People Attributes reflect the values we live by and the mindset we bring to every challenge, every day.

We truly care for our employees, their individual needs, and their aspirations. We are a thriving community of thinkers, innovators, and individuals who share our purpose: We secure our future.

Tasks

Governance & Methodology:

• Champion the implementation of governance, compliance, and quality standards across the Internal Audit function.
• Design, maintain, and continuously enhance audit methodologies and frameworks — including the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP), data quality initiatives, and alignment with IIA Standards and Group Audit policies.
• Explore and integrate AI-powered tools (e.g., automated control testing, anomaly detection, NLP-based document review) to strengthen governance and assurance activities.
• Maintain and modernise governance documentation including job descriptions, templates, guidelines, and procedural manuals.
• Participate in selected audits and evaluate working environments during onsite fieldwork.

Team Competencies & Talent Development:

• Partner with leadership to assess team capabilities, identify skill gaps, and define future-ready competency profiles including AI literacy and data fluency.
• Develop and execute a recruitment and workforce planning strategy aligned with evolving audit demands and emerging technology requirements.
• Design and coordinate targeted training programmes (individual and collective) to upskill the team in areas such as data analytics, AI tools, and advanced audit techniques.
• Support recruitment efforts to attract diverse, high-calibre talent to the Internal Audit function.

Planning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Support annual audit planning, including risk assessment, resource allocation, and integration of AI-assisted risk prioritisation where applicable.
• Produce and deliver high-quality reports — including quarterly updates to the Allianz Partners Board of Management, the Audit & Risk Committee, and Allianz SE Group Audit.
• Translate improvement opportunities into actionable initiatives, leveraging data insights and intelligent automation to drive continuous enhancement of audit processes.

Profile

• Industry Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the Insurance, Banking, or Assistance Services industry.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or business school.
• Audit Expertise: Strong understanding of audit methodologies, practices, and frameworks.
• Digital & AI Readiness: Familiarity with digital audit tools and a genuine curiosity for AI/ML applications in audit (e.g., predictive analytics, process mining, generative AI for documentation).
• Languages: Excellent command of English; French and/or German are a strong advantage.
• Mindset: A high-energy, proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Influence: An infectious enthusiasm and collaborative spirit that inspires and energises the wider audit team.