Job Description

Job purpose/role

Allianz Group Investment Strategy develops the global investment outlook and strategy for insurance portfolios worldwide. Our research and market intelligence help identify trends, opportunities and risks across global markets.

We partner with colleagues within the global network of Allianz Investment Management and our internal and external asset managers in designing our group investment strategy and tailoring it to specific needs of insurance portfolios. The function is led by the Allianz’ Group Chief Investment Officer.

As Head of Public Markets Equity and Credit, you lead our research and strategy for public markets equities and credit. Combining team leadership and hands-on market expertise, you shape investment positioning and deliver insights that drive sustainable performance and long-term value for Allianz, its clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of senior equity and credit strategists
• Produce research, market views and internal and external publications that shape Allianz's macro and market outlook
• Analyse global equity and credit markets to identify investment opportunities, risks and emerging trends
• Develop investment strategies, asset allocation recommendations and portfolio solutions for Allianz insurance portfolios
• Partner with Allianz-mandated portfolio managers to translate strategy into investment decisions and performance outcomes
• Drive quantitative and cross-asset research to support Allianz's investment outlook and recommendations
• Present investment insights and recommendations to committees, senior stakeholders

Key requirements/skills/experience

• 10+ years of experience in public market equity, research, investment strategy or portfolio management
• Proven leadership experience, including team development and performance management
• Deep expertise in equity and credit markets, demonstrated through original research and investment recommendations
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with AI-driven analysis and market data
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to combine strategy and execution
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present investment views to senior stakeholders, investment committees and external audiences

What we offer

• Our buddy program, a welcome event and a structured onboarding to help you get started with AIM.
• A broad range of learning opportunities will help you staying relevant in your current role and growing into future workplace demands
• An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture will inspire your everyday work. A working model which balances remote and office based work will give you the flexibility to organize the way you work.
• A company pension scheme, well-being initiatives, sports offers and other local benefits will allow you achieving a positive work life balance.

102768 | Asset & Investment Management | Management | | Allianz Investment Management | 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.
We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for 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. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.

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

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.