Within the Group Chief Investment Office function, we are looking for a talented and proactive resource to join to support the Switzerland & France unit as part of the Group ALM and Investment Risk Assessment, within the Global Investment Management function. The perimeter has combined insurance assets for >€ 100bn euro.
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience in ALM or investment risk, and a solid understanding of insurance products and investment portfolios.
The job holder can be based both in Milan or Trieste.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Perform ALM analysis and monitoring at Group level, defining criteria and tools for conducting the activity at Local level, also supporting and supervising the LCIO functions.
- Develop and enhance ALM models, tools, processes and methodologies in order to perform ALM and Investment Risk analysis and monitoring.
- Support the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) process, providing key strategic drivers, targets and constraints at portfolio level.
- Contribute to first level risk controls at local level, supporting the implementation of investment risk oversight processes at local level.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (CIO, CRO, Actuarial and Insurance teams) to ensure consistency in ALM methodologies and investment risk frameworks.
- Prepare and deliver ALM & Investment risk reports for internal committees and senior managements
RequirementsOur ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Master's Degree in Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Economics or a similar quantitative field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial risk management, capital/liquidity management, ALM, or actuarial roles, preferably in the insurance or consulting industry
- Strong background of: life valuation metrics and actuarial models, financial modeling and capital markets' instruments, regulatory framework: solvency II and IFRS9/17
- Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: Matlab, Python, R or Prophet
- Know-how of French and Swiss insurance products and local accounting rules will be considered a plus
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Proactive, with strong collaboration abilities and teamwork skills
- Effective presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage stress and work effectively in a dynamic international environment
Company ProfileGenerali Group Head Office is the guidelining unit of the Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, Generali is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali's strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.