Allianz is a global leader in insurance and asset management, serving over 122 million customers in more than 70 countries. As one of the world's largest financial services providers, the company operates across diverse sectors including property-casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and asset management through major brands like PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors. In Spain, Allianz maintains a robust presence with major hubs in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting both local market operations and global service centers like Allianz Technology. The company is a significant employer for international professionals, particularly in tech-heavy roles such as AI, cybersecurity, and SAP engineering, offering a multicultural environment where English is often the primary working language for global functions.

Founded in Berlin in 1890, Allianz moved its headquarters to Munich after WWII. It has grown through international expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the most valuable insurance brands in the world.

Senior Strategy Manager

Allianz

Requirements

8-10 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, consulting, or related fields, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry.
Proven expertise in developing and implementing business strategies, with a focus on segment-specific approaches, value propositions, and customer profiles.
Strong track record in product innovation, standardization, and underwriting partnerships, with an emphasis on scalability, client-centricity, and sustainable profitability.
Experience collaborating with diverse, international teams.
Ability to thrive in an environment that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, while adhering to high standards of data governance, security, and ethical use.
Networking and communication
You work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, analytics and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly with our standards of data governance, security and ethical use

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What you will do

As a Senior Strategy Manager for Airlines within the Travel Line of Business, you will play a key role in driving strategic growth and strengthening Allianz Partners' global position in the airline segment. This position requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer and partner needs, and the ability to develop and execute impactful strategies across multiple geographies. You will ensure our product and solution offerings remain competitive and well-positioned, while fostering collaboration across teams to achieve success in this critical segment.

You will:

Develop, communicate and execute the strategic direction and growth agenda for the airline segment to enhance market position and maximize business opportunities.

Collaborate with the Market Intelligence team to leverage market analysis and trends, identifying opportunities and risks to shape informed, segment-specific strategies and actions.

Define clear target customer profiles and value propositions, delivering tailored solutions that meet the needs of customers and partners in the airline sector.

Optimize the positioning of our product and solution portfolio within the airline segment to achieve competitive advantages and increase market share.

Lead innovation initiatives to drive sustainable growth and long-term success in the airline segment.

Work closely with Go-to-Market Product & Marketing, Global Strategic Partnerships, and Segment Success Teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Support sales? Partner with sales aligned to same segment

Provide strategic guidance to ensure all airline-related activities align with overarching business objectives.

What you will bring

8-10 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, consulting, or related fields, ideally within the insurance or financial services industry.

Proven expertise in developing and implementing business strategies, with a focus on segment-specific approaches, value propositions, and customer profiles.

Strong track record in product innovation, standardization, and underwriting partnerships, with an emphasis on scalability, client-centricity, and sustainable profitability.

Experience collaborating with diverse, international teams.

Ability to thrive in an environment that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, while adhering to high standards of data governance, security, and ethical use.

Networking and communication
You work effectively in an environment shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data, analytics and cloud-based tools, using insights responsibly with our standards of data governance, security and ethical use

How we hire

We hire directly. Allianz Partners does not accept unsolicited CV's or approaches from agencies. We only work with partners on our approved supplier list, under contract. Any unsolicited submission will not be considered.

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.