Business Analyst & Agile Master (f/m/d)
Allianz
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst & Agile Master (f/m/d) to strengthen our Digital Investment Management cluster. In this position, you have the opportunity to play a key role in the optimisation, harmonisation and global expansion of our Digital Investment Management services.
You will be part of a cross-functional squad and report to the Business Analyst and QA Chapter Lead. We are committed to making “simplicity at scale” happen, combining business expertise with technology to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for our distribution partners.
This role will be based in Frankfurt or Munich.
What you will do
As a Business Analyst:
- Partner with the Product Owner and business stakeholders to understand business needs and shape digital solutions
- Translate requirements into epics, user stories and acceptance criteria, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams
- Produce functional and non-functional specifications and conceptual solution designs aligned with architectural and governance standards
- Collaborate with architects, developers and integrators to ensure technical solutions align with business requirement and architectural standards
- Support solution delivery including test coordination, production rollout and operational handover
- Manage relationships with external vendors and internal clients to ensure successful implementation and service delivery
As an Agile Master:
- Coach the team in Agile principles and delivery practices, helping foster a culture of ownership, transparency and iterative improvement
- Identify and remove impediments and cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth delivery of sprint goals
- Promote strong collaboration between Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities and delivery objectives
- Monitor delivery performance using Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and drive data-informed improvements
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring effective collaboration and continuous improvement
What you bring
- Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of experience in delivering technology solutions, ideally in investment or financial services
- Strong experience in Agile delivery environments
- Proven business analysis experience in complex IT initiatives
- Fluency in English both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage
- Strong understanding of Distribution models and digital ecosystems within Asset & Investment Management
- Strong knowledge of wealth management products and digital investment platforms
- Experience with digital distribution journeys, including client onboarding and analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to translate complex systems and processes into clear business language
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
- Experience with Microsoft CoPilot desired
- Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
- Passion for continuous improvement and high-quality delivery
What we offer
- We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
- Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
- 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
- Volunteering time
- … and so much more!
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