Head of Enterprise Resilience

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Leading global insurance organisation
At Allianz, we care for all the things that make you, you. For feeling like you belong. For a place where learning never stops. For growing new skills and opening up exciting possibilities. For your curiosity to thrive and help transform an industry. And when life twists, there’s flexibility for balance and the support you need. We know that flexible work comes in different forms, that’s why we’re embracing hybrid teams - enabling employees to maintain a balance of working both in the office and remote, supporting the needs of both the business and individual. So, come and share your ideas, give back and feel proud to be part of a company doing work that matters across climate change and mental health.
Let’s care for everyone’s tomorrow so we can create a better future together.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, you will strategically lead Operational Resilience Governance and Management for Allianz Australia Limited (AAL) and tactically deliver the overall Protection and Resilience framework, ensuring that the model continues to meet enterprise and regulatory standards. The framework includes the resilience domains of Business Continuity, IT Service Continuity (Disaster Recovery) Management, and Crisis and Incident Management.
Other key aspects of the role:
Tactically deliver an effective Enterprise Resilience Program to manage resilience risks within approved risk appetite and ensure compliance with APRA regulations and Allianz Group Protection & Resilience Standards.
Lead the framework for identifying and assessing continuity and resilience risks that may impact the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of AAL and also acts as an SME and thought leader amongst the organisational entities across the Group.
Tactically lead activation of resilience management plans to enable swift decision making to support an effective response. Manage escalation and lead coordination with key partners, overseeing invocation of plans and managing the event. Provide subject matter expertise and accountable for PIR.
Oversee an education and training program to ensure that key actors within organisation are properly equipped to fulfil their resilience responsibilities effectively.
Identify and deliver opportunities to improve plans, preparedness and response strategies and monitor the implementation of actions described in post incident/event evaluations in the aftermath of a resilience event/incident.
Present regular Enterprise Resilience analysis and reports that detail compliance to the P&R framework and standards, incorporating policies, procedures, maturity models, plans, metrics, sourcing strategies and scorecards for the program, and its components.
Important to your success:
Significant experience in a leadership role within resilience management or related field in a complex, matrixed regulated industry such as but not limited to financial services, energy, telco, or airline organisations.
An understanding of current and emerging regulatory frameworks and requirements governing resilience management, including, but not limited to CPS232 and CPS230 in Australia, DORA in the EU.
Holds or working to obtain, Business Continuity Institute (BCI) accreditation (or relevant equivalent certification).
Extensive understanding of controls related to resilience and continuity.
Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes, demonstrating an appreciation of both IT and business strategy.
What's on offer?
As we embed a customer obsession strategy across everything we do, you'll have an opportunity to drive innovation and transformation that delivers a tangible and meaningful impact on our people, our customers and our community.
Enjoy a high-trust culture that empowers you to use your skills and abilities to achieve a meaningful impact.
Feel supported to give something a go - try different things, take on new responsibilities and explore opportunities.
Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
To apply please follow the online links and attach your resume and cover letter. For a confidential discussion please contact Andrew Johnson, Manager People Attraction, Executive on +61 (0) 435 084 803
Let’s care for tomorrow. For a career with plenty of room to grow. Care to join us?
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Job Level:
Management
Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000
Area of Expertise:
Operations
Unit:
Allianz Australia
Employing Entity:
ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA SERVICES PTY LTD
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remote Job:
Hybrid working
Employment Type:
Permanent
ID:
41251
Position Cluster:
Allianz Executive