Brian Muench

President, Allianz Investment Management LLC
Managing Director, Allianz Investment Management U.S. LLC
Vice President, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Focused on:

  • The economy and capital markets
  • Mutual funds
  • ETFs
  • Product development – investments
  • Insurtech

Background:

With more than 25 years in the financial services industry, Muench has broad experience across capital markets, retirement investment solutions, product development, and insurtech.

Experience:

  • Currently oversees the investment management business of Allianz Investment Management LLC, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
  • Manager selection, asset allocation, portfolio construction, and portfolio management for mutual funds. 
  • Previous experience in insurance account portfolio management.
  • Entrepreneur innovation and business development as a founder of Allianz Life Ventures and AllianzIM Buffered ETFs.
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Allianz Variable Insurance Products Trust and AIM ETF Products Trust.
  • Member of Allianz of America (AZOA) Services Corporation Benefit Plan Investment Committee.
  • Member of Allianz Investment Management U.S. LLC’s Investment Committee.
  • Allianz Life financial literacy committee member.

Education, certifications, and memberships:

  • B.A. in business administration from the University of Northern Iowa
  • MBA from Drake University (Iowa)
  • CFA Charterholder
  • FINRA Series 6 and 26 securities registrations