AIM VP - Ventures, Allianz

Allianz

Location:
United States, Minneapolis

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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)
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
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
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
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.

Requirements:

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.

What we offer:

Choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options
health savings account
tuition reimbursement
student loan retirement plan
annual paid leave
outstanding 401(k) company match
life insurance
award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias
Employee Resource Groups whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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