Job purpose/role

The investment strategy team is, together with Allianz' local managers across the globe, responsible for designing and implementing the investment strategy in insurance portfolios. As such, we partner with our colleagues within the global AIM network and our internal and external asset managers in developing our investment strategy and adapting it to the needs of the portfolios.

Being part of the team, you will help achieve superior investment results for our clients. Your focus area will be in shaping the investment strategy for Private Markets which include Private Equity (focus asset class), Private Debt, Infrastructure and Real Estate. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an international investment team managing a global portfolio with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analyses of private markets to identify relevant investment opportunities (esp. for Private Equity).
• Develop comprehensive asset class perspectives, including return and risk premium assessments, through independent analysis and collaboration with other investment teams to ensure consistency.
• Assess asset class implications according to Allianz's economic outlook and scenario planning.
• Build a knowledge platform for private markets, integrating data, models, news, asset manager relationships, and internal Allianz expertise.
• Prepare and deliver regular investment insights and recommendations to committees and internal/ external partners.
• Collaborate with Allianz investing entities and group stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making regarding private markets.

Key requirements/skills/ experience

• 5+ years of investment experience, across asset classes or within private markets (esp. Private Equity).
• Strong analytical skills and toolkit (MS Office, especially excellent Excel knowledge, Bloomberg, LSEG Datastream, Python, PowerBi, AI tools…).
• Ability to work independently, yet also collaborate effectively to achieve common goals.
• Fast learner, combining advanced analytical skills supported by curiosity and a critical mind.

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.

97696 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | | 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.

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