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 Insurance Asset Management SGR is the Asset Management Company of Generali Group, leveraging the experience and know-how it has developed through managing the assets of the insurance companies of the Generali Group and pension funds, GIAM offers a track record of solid performance in Liability Driven Investment (LDI) solutions for insurance and pension funds' portfolios, as well as a series of proprietary analysis tools developed to support LDI management.
Generali Insurance Asset Management is currently looking for a Senior Portfolio Manager to expand the Fixed Income PM team, specifically in the area of mark-to-market products. The position will be based in Trieste. The individual will be responsible for managing pension funds, unit-linked and similar mandates for both third party and group clients. The key area of focus will be on corporate bonds and credit products. This involves research and analysis about fixed income markets and credit instruments, construction of tools for portfolio monitoring and risk assessment with a solid quantitative background, active participation in the overall investment process, as well as internal and external clients' meetings. A significant experience in the mark-to-market management and the ability to work under structured processes is required.
- Portfolio management, market and security analysis, order entry
- Provide quantitative support to portfolio analysis
- Generate research, analysis and trade ideas about fixed income markets, with a specific focus on credit instruments
- Cooperate with internal and external research teams in identifying suitable investments for mark-to-markets mandates in the corporate bonds segment
- Prepare presentations about portfolio positioning, performances and strategies to be discussed with management and clients, as well as model portfolios and reports
- Participate to periodic meetings facing clients to discuss prevailing market views and present relevant updates on portfolio dynamics and key issues
- Cooperate with colleagues involved on the portfolio management side to ensure an efficient coordination of primary/secondary market orders across the whole perimeter.
**Requirements**:
Must have:
- Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Statistics, Engineering, Physics
- 7 years + of experience within an Asset Management, Investment Bank or Brokerage Firm
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Analytical, IT and quantitative skills, ideally including programming language
- A solid knowledge of financials markets and macroeconomics
- Proficiency in Office tools
Nice have:
- CFA certificate or finance-oriented post-degree qualification
- Knowledge of a second foreign language (French and/or German a plus)
- Knowledge of main financial data providers (Bloomberg, Reuters)
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team
- High degree of flexibility and ability to adapt to different situations
- Knowledge of the main topics about ESG and LDI investments
Soft Skills:
- Problem solving, and entrepreneurship
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good presentation and communication skills
- Ability to work in tea.
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.