Job Description

Location

Munich, Germany

Job type

Full-Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Job level

Professional

Job ID

10669

Company

Munich Re

Employment type

Regular

Area of expertise

Information Technology

This role will be part of Chief of Staff Tower for Global Technology at Munich Re Group, which ensures that our technology solutions align with the business strategies of ERGO, Global Specialty, MEAG, and Reinsurance. The team drives strategic transformation, oversees financial planning and reporting, and ensures global IT governance and legal compliance across all entities


As a Senior IT Strategist, you will design and maintain the IT Governance Frameworky based on the company strategy, contributing to the development of recommendations for actions. Moreover, you initiate implementation of measures to manage the IT Governance and to encourage efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

Your job

Develop global IT Governance Framework with the involvement of relevant stakeholders from IT, the divisional units and central divisions Develop and implement a concept for the global IT legal and structural set up Organize and monitor the content of the provided IT services globally Organize and moderate top IT management sessions Assume overall responsibility for individual areas of IT governance (e. g. outsourcing management, legal framework, norms & process management) Ensure the involvement of relevant stakeholders from IT, the divisional units and central divisions in overarching international innovation topics Perform regular analyses and ensure monitoring of IT governance within your sphere of responsibility to determine the need for possible updates or optimization

Your profile

University degree preferably in Computer engineering / IT law or similar qualification Sound experience in various IT areas, Sound knowledge of technology and understanding of current technologies and future technology trends, Sound knowledge in regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA, Solvency) especially in implementing and auditing, preferred as an annual auditor (Senio Manager Level) Sound experience in the areas Risk and Compliance Management Aptness to explain complex issues in a clear, easy-to-understand manner and draw up proposals submitted for decision Very good knowledge of complex IT organisations, pronounced ability to work effectively in a global IT organisation Project management skills, including experience with international projects Preferably, you are already COBIT certified or have comparable certifications as an audit, risk or compliance manager Flexibility and bringing a curious and creative mindset, open to new things and able to propose innovative ideas Excellent collaboration and communications skills to deal with senior leaders, stakeholders and executives and to build and nurture business relationships High level of commitment and initiative, willingness to travel Competence and experience supervising and motivating international teams

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.


Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.


Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.


Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.

Continuous Learning:

we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.

Career Mobility:

we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

Competitive salary:

appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.

Retirement provision:

state of the art in-house pension solutions.

Work-life balance:

promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.

Health management:

focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.

Hybrid working:

living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis. Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Katharina Schlechter


HR Consultant