Oversight Manager (f/m/d)

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

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!

In this role, you will manage the interaction and oversight of custodians, securities lenders, and outsourced fund accounting. You will actively drive the coordination, management, and escalation of operational activities with AllianzGI\’s external service providers. You will be responsible for the success of these relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality services.

In this function, you will report to the Head of Fund Administration Support (FAS) Germany in Frankfurt.

This position will be based in our Frankfurt office.

What you will do

• Lead and moderate Service Review Boards with service providers and custodians, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Negotiate and review Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), translating audit insights into measurable service excellence
• Participate in due diligence activities
• Design and enhance oversight frameworks and implement oversight frameworks for new markets, ensuring robust controls and compliance
• Act as a strategic liaison between internal teams and external partners (fund accountants, custodians, security lenders), resolving inquiries and ensuring seamless operations
• Be the go-to expert for fund accounting topics and regulatory initiatives impacting local gap (HGB) and IFRS
• Drive regulatory change projects, overseeing the implementation of new requirements in fund accounting
• Manage escalations with a solution-oriented mindset, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and operational continuity
• Support the Head of FAS Germany in identifying process improvements, digital transformation opportunities, and preparing strategic reports and presentations

What you bring

• A university degree in economics or a related field, ideally with a focus on accounting or investment funds
• Several years of experience in auditing, consulting with exposure to asset management or fund structures or professional experience in the Back Office of a German Asset Manager
• A strong understanding of fund accounting systems, securities processing, and the end-to-end asset management value chain
• Skills honed through years of auditing fund structures and financial statements equip you to critically assess fund accounting entries, identify inconsistencies, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards
• Confidence and seniority to engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
• Analytical strength, a structured approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken
• Microsoft PowerBI preferred

Why this role is perfect for you

• Make the leap from auditing to strategy and execution—apply your analytical skills in a role where you can shape outcomes, not just assess them
• Gain exposure to cross-functional teams and senior leadership, expanding your influence and career trajectory
• Be part of a transformation journey, contributing to digitalization and innovation in fund operations

What we offer

• Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work)
• Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products
• 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 & 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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66135 | Operations | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent

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