Risk Manager

Generali Italia; Italia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Risk Management professional to analyze financial risks related to private debt and equity investments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Economics or Finance and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Investment Department, developing risk methodologies, and presenting assessments to the CRO. Strong communication skills and fluency in English are essential.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in private assets investment or risk management.
• Experience in loans underwriting or structuring is a plus.

Mansioni

• Analyze financial risks related to investments in private debt and private equity.
• Collaborate with the Investment Department during the structuring phase.
• Draft ex-ante risk assessments for investments.

Conoscenze

Fluency in English

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Creative thinking

Team orientation

Formazione

University degree in Economics or Finance

Strumenti

Bloomberg

Pitchbook

Morningstar LCD

Preqin

Markit

Microsoft Office

VBA

Descrizione del lavoro

Within Generali, the Risk Management team ensures continuous monitoring of the most significant risks and is dedicated to guaranteeing effective risk control.

The candidate will perform the following activities:

1. Analyze financial risks related to direct and indirect investments in real assets and illiquid alternative assets, with a focus on Private Debt (Leverage Loans, SME Lending, Infrastructure Debt, Real Estate Debt, Non-Performing Loans) and Private Equity (Venture Capital, Mezzanine, Expansion & Growth, LBOs, Real Estate Equity, Infrastructure Equity).
2. Collaborate with the Investment Department during the structuring phase, actively participating in the Due Diligence process, and supporting the definition and setup of risk parameters and guidelines for managers.
3. Develop methodologies to map and monitor financial risk related to Private Debt and Private Equity asset classes.
4. Assist in monitoring the ongoing risk profile evolution of investments post-acquisition from a risk perspective.
5. Draft ex-ante risk assessments for each direct or indirect investment in private debt or private equity assets.
6. Present the outcomes of the ex-ante risk assessments and subsequent monitoring to the CRO.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• University degree in Economics or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in private assets investment, risk management/oversight, credit analysis, or investment banking analysis. Experience in loans underwriting or structuring (e.g., corporate loans, structured finance) is a plus.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of tools and software such as Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Morningstar LCD, Preqin, Markit, Microsoft Office, VBA, and main database and statistical tools for finance is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Willingness to travel for business.
• Strong team orientation, excellent communication, and creative thinking skills.
• Focus on continuous improvement, quality, and timely delivery.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of organization, structure, and prioritization skills.

Company Profile

Generali is a leading player in the global insurance industry, a vital sector for societal growth, development, and welfare. With nearly 190 years of history, we operate in over 50 countries through 542 companies and employ 82,000 people. Our goal is to be an industry leader in the European retail insurance market, serving over 50 million retail clients worldwide.

Generali Asset Management S.p.A. is a European investment specialist within the Generali Investments ecosystem, offering a wide range of active funds and bespoke solutions across listed and private markets. We focus on diversification through equity, multi-asset, and quantitative funds, including private markets investments, aiming to help investors meet their goals while supporting the real economy. Our experienced teams are backed by robust macro, market, credit, quant, and ESG research and analysis resources.