Head of Governance Office

At Allianz, we're proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire people who can further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

Reporting to the Group Company Secretary and Corporate Counsel, you will drive the Responsible Business pillar of the Alliianz Australia (AAL) Sustainability strategy. This includes leading the strategy development to ensure Environmental Social Governance (ESG) integration and accountable leadership. You will also ensure compliance with the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) and Group Executive Accountability Regime (EAR) and maintain constructive regulatory relationships, such as leading engagement with ASIC and AFCA. Furthermore, it involves designing, implementing, and monitoring AAL governance models and related risk ownership frameworks to support responsible and ethical business practices.

About the role:

• Lead the implementation and administration of the Allianz Governance Office, focusing on enterprise-wide governance for the Responsible Business pillar of the Sustainability Strategy.
• Establish and monitor targets to track and report on success.
• Integrate ESG governance across the enterprise through design, development, and implementation of an ESG model, policy, and monitoring plan.
• Design strategic engagement plans with ASIC and AFCA to transform relationships into positive and proactive interactions.
• Ensure compliance with forthcoming FAR law and Group EAR requirements, fostering a culture of accountability and proactive problem-solving.
• Develop processes, policies, tools, and templates to support accountable leadership and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in corporate governance, focusing on effective implementation of management committees, policy management, and conduct.
• Monitor and maintain corporate governance models and frameworks, supporting decision-making with accurate governance reporting.
• Lead annual System of Governance activities, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and implementation of recommendations.
• Manage the Governance and Control Committee, supporting sustainability strategy through customer impact tracking and enhancement of the Conduct Dashboard.
• Provide ongoing advice on regulatory, industry, and customer implications for Allianz Australia Limited (AAL).

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, law or similar or 7+ years experience in a regulatory, legal, risk or governance role.
• Previous experience in a governance or policy role with relevant regulatory and legislative compliance requirements.
• Experience working with regulators and government entities and industry bodies.
• Experience empowering people to realise their highest potential by recognising and developing individual and team performance and building talent pipelines to safeguard current and future organisational needs.
• Experience leading and management external consultants and vendors.

Benefits and perks:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive team and bring your authentic self to work every day!
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness plans and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

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About Allianz Group

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. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and 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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of 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.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

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