Embracing inclusion to deliver excellence

Inclusive culture

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.
This open and collaborative mindset allows us to harness a truly broad range of perspectives, so that we can think laterally in solving challenges and generating new ideas for our clients.

"From a local contributor to a global leader based in Taipei, my 19-year journey at Allianz Global Investors has been shaped by trust, transformation, and opportunity. Across seven roles, I’ve experienced a culture that embraces change, values diversity, and empowers people to grow. Today, I’m proud to help drive AllianzGI’s Data & Technology strategy—modernizing how we work, unlocking the power of data, and building a more agile, connected organization. As a woman in tech, I’m passionate about shaping this transformation and supporting the next generation of women leaders to thrive in it."

Lily Liaw , Head of Business Enablers Technology, Technology, Operations & Products

"I believe our inclusive workforce is the heartbeat of our success — bringing together unique strengths, voices, and perspectives to create real impact for our clients. When everyone is free to succeed as their true selves, we spark deeper trust, greater innovation, and a future we can all be proud of — together."

Tim Friederich , Head of risklab, Global Investment Platform

"Our workforce’s variety mirrors the richness of our clients’ backgrounds—strengthening our ability to connect, understand, and drive meaningful results. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we unlock the full potential of our teams to serve our clients with care, insight, and excellence."

Christel Sardou , Product Owner Investment Key Figures, Technology, Operations & Products

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Going further to bring opportunities closer

We strive to maintain the highest service standards at every stage of the investment experience. This means we never stop seeking insights — locally and globally — that help us achieve results for our clients. Our global teams continually collaborate to share knowledge and understanding across markets and asset classes, creating a multi-dimensional view of opportunities.

Our commitment

With our dedication to providing equal opportunities for all, we are committed to enabling everyone to bring their whole self to work. Our inclusion strategy focuses on six key dimensions: gender, generations, disability, nationalities, LGBTQ+, social background, reflecting our belief in the power of diverse experiences and the importance of creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Who we recruit and develop

Workforce

We aim to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds. In line with our six dimensions—gender, generations, disability, nationalities, LGBTQ+, and social background—we ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices, support equal pay, and provide tailored training and mentoring to help every individual thrive.

How it feels to work here

Workplace

We are determined to ensure an inclusive, safe, and healthy hybrid workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We respect different talents and needs, remove barriers to success, and offer flexibility with the tools and guidance people need to thrive. Our inclusive policies, employee networks, and training offers are designed to promote wellbeing, awareness, and a zero-tolerance approach to harassment. We know that delivering excellence depends on our commitment to developing our teams and supporting their personal and professional growth.

How we serve our social purpose

Marketplace

We use our role as responsible investors to promote inclusion and opportunity in asset management and society. Inclusion and equal opportunity are at the heart of our impact investing and stewardship. Through industry memberships, thought leadership, and charter commitments, we advocate for greater representation and gender balance in boardrooms, reflecting our belief that different perspectives drive long-term value and sustainable practices.

"Individual behaviours impact the overall workplace culture, and it is our shared responsibility to ensure that every employee is respected and feels safe at work. We want a workplace where individuals thrive, and we are successful as a team.”

Cecilia, Grondahl (She/Her/Hers) , Head of Culture & Engagement

News

Healthy Workplaces

Allianz Group is officially certified as a Global Healthy Workplace - a recognition grounded on the WHO Healthy Workplace Model. This milestone reflects our strong commitment to health, safety and well-being at work.

A great place to work

We are excited to announce that we have again been certified by Great Place To Work. Our employees in Luxembourg, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and China have spoken - AllianzGI is a place where they are empowered to be their best selves while doing great, meaningful work.

Our “Women in Finance Charter” commitment

As a signatory of the Women in Finance Charter, we are committed to inclusion and equal opportunity which is considered an important factor in quality of business decision-making and long-term success of the organization.

Our ambition is to maintain >40% of male and >40% female managers across all levels in the organisation. We have already met this target:

UK Active Workforce as at 31.08.2025

We are stronger together

Our employee networks offer a sense of community and connection. These voluntary, employee-led groups bring together individuals who share a common identity or experience, along with their allies. They provide opportunities to connect, exchange perspectives, and support one another across locations and functions.

Our networks are vital partners in raising awareness, advocating for meaningful change, and shaping an inclusive workplace culture. We support both globally connected networks and locally anchored engagement groups, ensuring that every voice has a platform and every employee has a place to belong.

NEO

the network aims to challenge limiting gender stereotypes that prevent colleagues from unlocking their full potential.

GRACE

represents the interests of our cultural and ethnically diverse workforce through innovation, cooperation, mentoring and education, creating an inclusive and equal work culture across our locations.

PRIDE

provides a platform for LGBTQ+ and their supporters, raises awareness of LGBTQ+ topics, promotes mutual respect, establishes a network of experts for LGBTQ+ topics, and positions us as an employer of choice for LGBTQ+ talent.

BEYOND

acts as an insightful resource for raising awareness about living with disabilities and how we can remove barriers and create an inclusive working environment for colleagues with disabilities.

ENGAGE

connects people of all ages to create an environment that values and promotes the contributions of different generations. By raising awareness of the benefits of age inclusion, ENGAGE fosters opportunities for individuals from various age groups and life stages to come together, share experiences and knowledge, appreciate diverse perspectives, and celebrate commonalities.

The initiatives we support

Our partnerships and commitments, such as signing the UK Government's Women in Finance Charter and the LGBTQ+ UN

Standards of Conduct, underscore our dedication to meaningful inclusion initiatives. 

logo Women in Finance logo Junior Achievement logo Free and equal logo Women in Finance Charter

Inclusion guides
Document	Date	Actions
Anti-harassment and discrimination guide	05/01/2024
Disability inclusion guide	05/01/2024
Ethnicity guide	31/03/2021
LGBT+ workplace inclusion guide	31/03/2021
Pronouns matter brochure	08/01/2024
Talking about ethnic diversity in the workplace guide	08/01/2024

Sustainable Investing and Stewardship Report 2025