Our client is Generali Asset Management, a European investment specialist, offering a wide range of active funds and bespoke solutions across both public and private markets. Their investment experience is grounded in a solid heritage, with skills that have been developed and honed over time by managing Generali Group and external clients' assets. We are looking for a:

Risk Analyst - Private Asset

Main responsibilities

Within Generali the Risk Management Team ensures continuous monitoring of the most significant risks and is devoted to guarantee effective risk control.

In particular, he/she will have to:

Analyse financial risks related to direct and indirect investments on real asset and illiquid alternative assets with special focus on Private Debt (Leverage Loans, SME Lending, Infrastructure Debt, Real Estate Debt, Non-Performing Loans) and on Private Equity (Venture Capital, Mezzanine, Expansion & Growth, LBOs, Real Estate Equity and Infrastructure Equity);
Collaborate with the Investment Department during the structuring phase (actively participating in the Due Diligence process), supporting in the definition and set up of risk parameters and guidelines to the Managers;
Analyse and develop methodologies to map and monitor financial risk related to the Private Debt asset class or private equity asset class;
Assist in monitoring the ongoing risk profile evolution of an investment after acquisition from a risk perspective;
Draft the ex-ante risk assessment on each direct or indirect investment in private debt or private equity asset;
Present to the CRO the outcome of the ex-ante risk assessment as well as of the subsequent investment monitoring

Candidate profile

University education in Economics and Finance area;
A minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in a private assets investment, risk management/oversight, credit analyst or investment banking analyst role. Previous work experience in loans underwriting or structuring (i.e., corporate loans, structured finance) is a plus;
Fluent in English;
Knowledge and expertise of tools and software such as Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Morningstar LCD, Preqin, Markit, Microsoft Office, VBA and main database and statistical tools for finance is a plus;
Well-developed organizational skills, flexibility, ability to deal with different departments within the organizational framework;
Availability for business trips;
A strong team orientation, strong communication and creative-thinking skills;
Focused on continuous improvement, quality and delivery;
Ability to communicate effectively in both written papers and oral presentations;
High level of structure, organisation and prioritisation.