Financial Institutions Rating Analyst

Within the Risk Management function, we are looking for a talented and proactive resource to join the Group Internal Credit Rating Unit, who will be responsible for the evaluation of financial institutions creditworthiness with a particular focus on insurance and re-insurance issuers. Specifically, the analysis will focus on the ability of the issuers to repay financial obligations based on the analysis of the borrower's credit profile. The assessment will also translate in the assignment of internal credit rating. The job holder will also support the Head of the Unit in developing and executing the enhancement and maintenance of the credit rating framework and reinforcing risk management capabilities to ensure internal and regulatory compliance. In addition, part of the responsibilities will include project management leading and oversight of various analytical, IT infrastructure and operational projects. Key responsibilities of the role will include: managing day-to-day internal credit rating assignments for financial institution borrowers – mainly insurance and re-insurance counterparties, and performing credit analysis on a large number of financial institutions on both individual and portfolio basis liaising with and supporting stakeholders (CIO/CFO/BUs) to promptly clarify questions regarding methodologies and implications for the decision-making process collaborating effectively with appropriate compliance functions and model risk stakeholders across the enterprise cooperating as needed with other stakeholders and assisting the Head of function in developing, maintaining, and managing a centralized rating tool and model inventory, as well as a rating model documentation library (e.g. tracking validation work streams, tracking status of outstanding model risk, etc.) interfacing with internal and external auditors and regulators when requested being well-informed of industry and regulatory trends and best practices and credit risk management producing and maintaining robust analytical and process documentation to meet the requirements of Generali’s internal and external approval bodies Requirements Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related field required At least 3 years of proven experience and knowledge in credit/risk analysis of financial institutions (focus on insurance/ re-insurance) with very strong accounting knowledge Knowledge of the Insurance regulatory environment and the industry trends Be able to work autonomously to ultimately deliver a final product without any oversight Possess strong knowledge of financial products, business processes, and industry best practices and regulatory requirements for model risk management Relevant experience within one of the leading rating agencies in the Financial Institutions segment will be considered as a plus Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of a second foreign language (French and/or German) will be considered a plus Soft Skills: Advanced ability to comfortably communicate at all levels of the organization Have a collaborative mind-set with strong interpersonal skills Proficiency in performing multiple tasks and dealing with changing deadline requirements Project management and presentation skills, excellent verbal and written communication Proven effectiveness in interacting with and reporting to senior management Interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team Company 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. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Finance Industry Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr