Compliance Specialist/Senior Specialist | Hybrid (Minneapolis, MN, US, 55416) presso None

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities. 

What you do:

The Information Security Compliance Specialist/Senior Specialist supports the company’s second line of defense by performing independent oversight and testing of the information security and cybersecurity programs against U.S. regulatory requirements. This role ensures adherence to internal policies, cybersecurity minimum standards, and U.S. regulatory requirements. The specialist will review, assess, and challenge first-line security governance controls and risk management practices to help maintain the security of non-public information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent compliance reviews of information security and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls related to U.S. regulations.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of first-line risk mitigation strategies and control implementation.
• Monitor regulatory developments in cybersecurity affecting the company (e.g., GLBA, NY DFS 500, SEC, NIST) and evaluate their impact on the company’s security compliance posture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Risk, IT, Information Security, Legal, Privacy) to assess compliance risks and communicate findings.
• Participate in the development and ongoing refinement of information security 2nd line policies and risk assessment methodologies.
• Prepare and deliver reports to management, including control gaps, remediation plans, and compliance metrics.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and third-party assessments by providing subject matter expertise and documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance cybersecurity filings.
• Provide guidance and advisory support on risk and compliance implications of new technologies, systems, business applications, or third-party engagements.
• Escalate material findings or non-compliance issues in accordance with established governance protocols
• Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

What you bring:

• 4-5 years of experience in information security compliance, IT/IS audit, or cybersecurity risk management
• Working knowledge of applicable financial services regulations such as GLBA, NY DFS 500, NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law
• Familiarity with cybersecurity risk assessment techniques and security control frameworks (e.g., NIST)
• Strong analytical, communication, and report writing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in information security, cybersecurity, risk management or equivalent experience required
• You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship. 

Base Salary Range $76,000-132,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program. 

What we offer: 

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that is fair, caring and inclusive. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer. 

81833 | Legal & Compliance | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. #LI-TS1