What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIM VP - Ventures | Hybrid position at Allianz Life?
At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.
What you do:
Responsible for the strategy and operations of Allianz Ventures focusing on business development, sourcing and execution of new investments and portfolio management. Also responsible for internal partner collaboration, relationship management with parties outside Allianz Life and thought leadership. You will consider the future of the insurance business by developing and maintaining external relationships, investing, and partnering with disruptive early-stage technology companies to deliver strong investment returns and strategic benefit to Allianz Life. You will report to the SVP - Investment Growth.
Fund Management and Strategy: Develop and execute Ventures strategy; Ventures partner management; Oversight of ventures related processes, infrastructure and resources (budget, personnel, systems etc); Management of performance and reporting, including new ASI entity related responsibilities (i.e., audit, governance, standalone financials, etc).
Business Development and Portfolio Management: Lead business development and investment functions; oversee all aspects of the process including sourcing/origination, diligence, partnership negotiations, recommendations, project plans, execution, and portfolio management through exit. Perform board responsibilities and formal/informal advisory duties to support portfolio companies. Support team's deal sourcing objectives by generating high-quality deal flow and facilitating value add strategic connections into the business.
Relationship Management and Thought Leadership: Continue to build and maintain external relationships within the venture capital and financial services/insurance communities to support sourcing of high-quality deal flow, program reputation, business development opportunities and lead thought leadership. Represent Allianz Ventures in the market at multiple industry events and participate in speaking events/panels and other thought leadership events, etc.. Stay up to date on market landscape and emerging trends and share insights back to Allianz through a variety of value add programming, events and communications.
Leadership: Build and lead an engaged team. Coach and develop team members, partnering with employees to create development plans and conduct regular career coaching conversations ensuring appropriate skill and knowledge level. Solicit employee feedback and build/implement employee engagement action plans.
Other: Manage the relationship with and engagement in gener8tor and the OnRamp conference series to ensure Allianz best interests in accelerator program and conference. Relationship management and exploration of other investment opportunities with gener8tor (i.e., MSP Equity fund) and other partners that may provide strategic differentiated value.
What you bring:
AIM VP – Ventures : $118,000 - $232,000
Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program.
What we offer:
At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re recognized as a top workplace employer.
72021 | Asset & Investment Management | Management | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent
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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. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable laws and regulations.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.
What you do:
Responsible for the strategy and operations of Allianz Ventures focusing on business development, sourcing and execution of new investments and portfolio management. Also responsible for internal partner collaboration, relationship management with parties outside Allianz Life and thought leadership. You will consider the future of the insurance business by developing and maintaining external relationships, investing, and partnering with disruptive early-stage technology companies to deliver strong investment returns and strategic benefit to Allianz Life. You will report to the SVP - Investment Growth.
Fund Management and Strategy: Develop and execute Ventures strategy; Ventures partner management; Oversight of ventures related processes, infrastructure and resources (budget, personnel, systems etc); Management of performance and reporting, including new ASI entity related responsibilities (i.e., audit, governance, standalone financials, etc).
Business Development and Portfolio Management: Lead business development and investment functions; oversee all aspects of the process including sourcing/origination, diligence, partnership negotiations, recommendations, project plans, execution, and portfolio management through exit. Perform board responsibilities and formal/informal advisory duties to support portfolio companies. Support team's deal sourcing objectives by generating high-quality deal flow and facilitating value add strategic connections into the business.
Relationship Management and Thought Leadership: Continue to build and maintain external relationships within the venture capital and financial services/insurance communities to support sourcing of high-quality deal flow, program reputation, business development opportunities and lead thought leadership. Represent Allianz Ventures in the market at multiple industry events and participate in speaking events/panels and other thought leadership events, etc.. Stay up to date on market landscape and emerging trends and share insights back to Allianz through a variety of value add programming, events and communications.
Leadership: Build and lead an engaged team. Coach and develop team members, partnering with employees to create development plans and conduct regular career coaching conversations ensuring appropriate skill and knowledge level. Solicit employee feedback and build/implement employee engagement action plans.
Other: Manage the relationship with and engagement in gener8tor and the OnRamp conference series to ensure Allianz best interests in accelerator program and conference. Relationship management and exploration of other investment opportunities with gener8tor (i.e., MSP Equity fund) and other partners that may provide strategic differentiated value.
What you bring:
- 8 years of experience required: Relevant insurance or financial services experience; deep know-how, analysis and experience in early stage fintech investing and business development. Strong leadership and excellent verbal and written communication skills (story-telling ability with market and portfolio data).
- Four year degree required: Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related technical field
- Must have basic to high proficiency with AI and/or business intelligence
- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and will not require immigration sponsorship for visa status now or in the future (e.g. H1-B, L-1, TN, etc). If you are currently on CPT/OPT, you are ineligible due to the need for future immigration sponsorship.
AIM VP – Ventures : $118,000 - $232,000
Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program.
What we offer:
At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re recognized as a top workplace employer.
72021 | Asset & Investment Management | Management | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent
Warning: When posting this job advertisment on an external job board, the length of the following fields combined must not exceed 3950 characters: "External Posting Description", "External Posting Footer"
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. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable laws and regulations.
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.
Salary : $118,000 - $232,000
