Portfolio Risk Analyst

Risk Management in GenAM is in charge of risk management activities including risk identification and mitigation activities. The Mark to Market Portfolio Risk Management structure is responsible for assessments and analysis aimed at ensuring efficient management of portfolio risk, through the definition of methodologies and processes for analyzing and monitoring the performance and main risk factors for the portfolios managed according to the Mark to Market approach.ResponsibilitiesPerformance analysis – portfolio attribution and contributionRisk analysis – calculation and interpretation; limit setting and monitoring alertsKnowledge of Market Risk, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk and Concentration/Counterparty RiskKnowledge of main latest European Regulations concerning UCITS, AIFMD or MMF, EMIR, PRIIPs and any other related to the asset management business will be a plusLiaise with and support stakeholders – explaining calculations, fulfilling ad hoc requests and delivering analytical presentations for internal (Board of Directors, Management Committee etc.) and external clientsProcess optimization – developing best practices, increasing efficiency, enhancing capabilities, and mitigating risksRequirementsUniversity education in Economics, Finance area or related field requiredFluent in English (spoken and written); other languages and in particular German and/or French are considered an advantageIt is expected the job holder to have an average of 2/3 years existing knowledge and experience in the Risk Management area of Asset Management Company or Financial Advisory for Institutional InvestorsPossess strong knowledge of financial products, business processes, and industry best practices and regulatory requirements for model risk managementKnowledge of Private Assets is considered an advantageKnowledge of statistical techniques and their applicationsKnowledge and expertise of tools and software such as Bloomberg and Microsoft OfficeExperience with RiskMetrics tool and/or SimCorp will be a plusKnowledge and expertise of programming languages such as VBA, SQL and Python is required; other main databases and statistical tools for finance are a plus and would be appreciated skillsNice to HaveKnowledge of Solvency II and LDI solutions would be an additional appreciated skillSoft SkillsWell-developed organizational skills, flexibility, problem solving, ability to deal with different departments within the organizational frameworkAvailability for business tripsA strong team orientation, strong communication and creative-thinking skillsFocused on continuous improvement, quality and deliveryCompany Profile Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies. Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees. Our Group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million. Generali Asset Management is part of Generali Investments (GIH), a platform of asset management firms operating in more than 20 countries, offering distinctive strategies in public and private markets and expert insights to help investors achieve long-term performance. With more than 670 billion in assets under management and over 2,200 investment professionals, Generali Investments is the asset management arm of the Generali Group, one of the world's largest insurance and asset management players. Generali Investments supports each firm to innovate and grow with investment autonomy, ensuring they're set up to develop sustainable and innovative solutions. GenAM has several Offices (Milan, Trieste, Rome, Frankfurt, Cologne, Paris and Madrid), and almost 500 professionals. Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political views, marital status or philosophy of life. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation or assistance we will support you during the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr