Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise and global line of Allianz Group for insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises and specialist risks. Among our customers are the world’s largest consumer brands, financial institutions and industry players, the global aviation and shipping industry as well as family-owned and medium enterprises which are the backbone of the economy. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind parks, infrastructure projects or Hollywood film productions.

Powered by the employees, financial strength, and network of the world’s #1 insurance brand Allianz, we work together to help our customers prepare for what’s ahead: They trust on us for providing a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services as well as seamless claims handling.

Allianz Commercial brings together the large corporate insurance business of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) and the commercial insurance business of national Allianz Property & Casualty entities serving mid-sized companies. We are present in over 200 countries and territories either though our own teams or the Allianz Group network and partners. In 2022, the integrated business of Allianz Commercial generated more than €19 billion gross premium globally.

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) is a leading global corporate insurance carrier. We provide risk consultancy, Property-Casualty insurance solutions and alternative risk transfer for a wide spectrum of commercial, corporate and specialty risks across 10 dedicated lines of business. The North America Distribution team supports Large Corporate business expansion across North America.

The Impact You Will Have

As a Sr. Business Analyst – Project Management, you will play a crucial role in optimizing financial processes and systems, improving operational efficiency, and driving strategic decision-making

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to identify, analyze, and document business requirements related to financial operations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business process models, functional specifications, user stories, process maps and test cases.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize Agile methodologies and frameworks (such as Scrum or Kanban) to manage project timelines, track progress, and adapt to changing business needs. Including acting as an Agile Product Owner, defining and prioritizing product features, managing the product backlog, and ensuring the delivery of value to stakeholders.
• Identify and drive efficiencies within Finance Operations processes with a focus on productivity and efficiency gains, including a focus on achieving the department goals. The focus will include cash, receivables, payables, reinsurance, etc.
• Set the market standard of excellence in all touch points with both internal and external customers.
• Any other projects or tasks as assigned.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 3-5 years experience as a Business Analyst in finance operations, preferably within a global organization.
• 1-3 years experience with Agile project methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and proficiency in Agile tools like Jira or Trello.
• 3 years experience as an Agile Product Owner, including defining and prioritizing product features, managing the product backlog, and collaborating with development teams.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.
• Certification in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA) or Agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) is a plus.