Regional Head of Communications - Germany & Switzerland

Your Team

You’ll be part of a global community of communications professionals, with global and national colleagues working together over media relations and external topics, internal and change communications, digital channels, and thought leadership content. It’s a highly collaborative team environment and culture, where taking individual ownership and responsibility are key, but always with the support of colleagues as part of a wider team.

The Impact You Will Have

As Regional Head of Communications for Germany & Switzerland at Allianz Commercial, you will shape and lead the full communications agenda for one of the company's most strategically significant markets. In this role, you will take direct leadership responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation and delivery of communications activities across the Allianz Commercial Germany & Switzerland region. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Communications and working closely with the Regional Managing Director and the EMEA President, you will also support communications across CEE countries including Austria, and coordinate closely with Allianz Versicherungs-AG and Allianz Suisse to ensure a well-aligned approach within the regional Commercial business segment. Given the importance of Germany in the Allianz Commercial business, this role carries significant visibility in the organisation.

What You'll Do

Lead and execute the regional communications strategy for Germany & Switzerland, including close liaison with regional leadership, project stakeholders, Global Communications, and Global/Regional Marketing, as well as oversight for all Allianz Commercial communications activities across the region

Drive proactive external communications and media relations across the region: develop and manage a regional media network, plan topic coverage, write and distribute press releases, pitch stories, field journalist enquiries, manage press briefings, and coordinate media relations for product launches and organisational developments

Take direct responsibility for internal communications across the region - including change communications, leadership messaging, town halls, newsletters, briefing notes, and intranet content - supporting regional leadership and the EMEA President

Advise and coach senior leadership and spokespeople on communications strategy, media relations, and messaging; plan and coordinate media training for managers and staff

Lead crisis and issues communications planning and response, serving as the local point of contact for crisis communications; availability outside standard office hours will be required to respond to media enquiries and emerging issues

Develop expertise-driven content for external communications in collaboration with the global team: white papers, expert reports, risk bulletins, and other content

Support executive positioning through support for digital channels (especially LinkedIn)

Increase coordination with Marketing to ensure an integrated, consistent approach across external and internal channels

Support and contribute to regional and global communications team projects and ad hoc initiatives, including travel generally within the region for workshops and events

Act as a leader and mentor for junior colleagues on communications topics, including any colleagues supporting communications in partnership with Allianz DE & CH

What You'll Bring

Degree or qualification in Journalism, Communications, Business and any other related discipline

Extensive hands-on corporate communications experience with a strong track record in media relations and internal communications, ideally in a multi-country or global organisation and including direct work with senior management

Background in services or B2B communications preferred; experience in insurance is an advantage but not essential - expertise-driven communications in a knowledge-based industry is directly relevant

Proven experience in project and change communications in a matrix or international environment

Deep knowledge of communications principles and techniques across media relations, internal and external communications, and traditional and digital channels

Strong journalistic skills: copywriting, information research and analysis, content generation (text, data, graphics), storytelling, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines

Strategic orientation and understanding of the commercial business environment, enabling effective communication of complex business strategy

Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to understand and navigate diverse perspectives and agendas

A collaborative, team-first mindset - comfortable in a flat, low-hierarchy environment where shared success is valued over individual visibility

Full working proficiency with the MS Office suite; hands-on experience with AI-enabled communications tools and familiarity with design applications, event tools, and other digital platforms

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools into communications workflows to enhance efficiency, content quality, and data-driven decision-making

Composure and sound judgement under pressure, including in crisis situations

Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload, identify key issues, and deliver to deadlines independently in a fast-changing environment

German language proficiency at C2 level, equivalent to native-speaker level (spoken and written), and very advanced English (spoken and written)

Further Information

For Germany, the base salary range for this position is between EUR 82.000  and EUR 108.000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:

the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,

the applicant's own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialization, skills and experience.

The annualized amount represents a market range and will also be determined by the location of the role. In the situation where you do not meet all the job requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range. In addition to your base salary, we offer an attractive performance-based variable component based on location specific regulations, and you may be eligible for additional benefits.

105653 | Communication & Public Relations | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent

What’s in it for you?Let’s care about everything that makes you, you

We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.  We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.  Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

Let’s care for your financial wellbeing

We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension.

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From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

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From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back.

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