Senior (Consultant) - Allianz Consulting - IT Governance

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver project activities under the guidance of an Engagement Manager, ensuring high-quality outputs, on-time delivery, and proactive issue resolution (including troubleshooting, conflict management, and stakeholder coordination).
• Contribute to shaping the digital transformation journey in line with Allianz Group strategic priorities, with exposure to Finance, Data, and AI-driven initiatives.
• Support the management of technology-focused projects, coordinating internal and external teams across design, implementation, and rollout phases.
• Own small to mid-sized workstreams, supporting management consultants in preparing and presenting results to clients.
• Actively contribute to business development, including the preparation of project proposals and pitches.
• Contribute to the deployment of technology-, finance-, and data-related solutions across teams and geographies, ensuring efficient end-to-end delivery.
• Design, organize, and facilitate workshops and client meetings to understand business processes, data flows, system interactions, and key performance metrics.
• Support clients in adopting agile methodologies and innovative approaches for strategic IT, data, and AI related implementations.
• Conduct client-specific analyses, interpret findings, and translate them into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Discuss with the Engagement Manager potential future client needs - particularly in Finance, AI, and Data - that could translate into new consulting opportunities.

Key Requirements / Skills / Experience

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science/Engineering, or related fields.
• Knowledge of one or more domains such as Insurance/Claims, Finance, Procurement, IT Management, or Data Management.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to apply technology, AI, and data-driven solutions to business and financial problems.
• Solid critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, derive insights, and articulate recommendations concisely.
• For Consultant roles: 3-5 years of experience in consulting firms or insurance companies (local or multinational).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially advanced Excel (data analysis, modeling) and PowerPoint (structured presentation building).
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience in major consulting firms.
• Experience in the insurance sector, with an understanding of performance steering in Finance or technical functions.
• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience in international or multicultural environments, ideally within management consulting.
• International academic or professional experience.
• Familiarity with concepts such as AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, cloud computing, data transformation, and RPA.

Additional Focus on Generative AI

We highly welcome candidates with a genuine interest and affinity for Information Technology (IT) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), as these attributes are considered valuable assets to our team. Demonstrate expert knowledge of AI frameworks, leverage AI tools in everyday tasks, and consult clients on AI adoption for successful business transformation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.