Business Manager Strategic Development (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!
We are currently hiring a forward-thinking and highly motivated Business Manager for our CEO Office and Strategic Development team who will lead and support key central initiatives to further build out the global business. Within this exciting role you will report to the Head of CEO Office and Strategic Development. Your responsibilities will consist of both, your contribution to mid- to long-term strategic projects as well as the involvement in ad-hoc tasks or global taskforce initiatives.
As a member of the CEO Office and Strategic Development team, you will work very closely with the firm’s Executive Board Members as well as with various other functions within Allianz Global Investors and Allianz Group entities. Through frequent interactions with senior management and various functions on highly critical and important topics, you will gain deep knowledge across all aspects of the asset management business in various geographies.
The position is based in our Frankfurt or Munich office.
What you will do
* Support the development and implementation of Allianz Global Investors’ global strategy
* Lead and support inorganic projects along all phases, including strategic target assessment, valuation, due diligence and post-merger integration initiatives
* Lead strategic projects and initiatives with a global, regional and cross-functional scope
* Develop business plans and investment cases
* Drive external consulting and strategic organizational development projects
* Develop and prepare senior management presentations and relevant decision proposals for AllianzGI and Allianz SE governance bodies.
What you bring
* University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance or similar field of study
* 5+ years relevant work experience, ideally several years in investment banking, deal advisory, consulting, asset management or a comparable position within the financial industry
* Deep understanding of corporate finance principles, financial modelling and valuation skills are a must
* Good understanding of the asset management industry
* Experience in managing strategic projects with shown impact on the business on a global basis
* Ability to work and communicate with colleagues across cultural backgrounds and seniority levels
* Proficient in English, additional language is a plus
* Ability to use ChatGPT, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices
* High flexibility and mobility
* Professional knowledge of MS Office programs, in particular MS Excel and MS PowerPoint including the development of convincing presentations.
What we offer
* We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours)
* Securing your future: 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 and development
* … and so much more!
About Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.
We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. 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 at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. 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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