Business Project Management & Implementation structure is in charge of coordinating project management activities related to strategic and transformation projects in the Operations remit. The function is organized as follows:

• The Business Project Management structure is in charge of managing strategic projects along with coordinating smart automation initiatives and other innovation solutions and technologies for Operations area
• The Business Implementation structure is in charge of coordinating all the initiatives related to the operating platforms, including both new processes and amendments to existing ones

The ideal candidate will work on the project management activities, also supporting the Head of Operations in strategic initiatives. The candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the relevant stakeholders involved in the project
• Defining the project governance
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring project activities and budget requirements according to the identified target operating model
• Ensuring the achievement of project targets within the defined deadlines and implementing relevant escalation processes in case of deviations, proposing solutions and action plans
• Preparing the relevant supporting documents through the project lifecycle
• Support the Head of Operations in strategic activities/ initiatives

Requirements

• Master's Degree in fields such as Economics and Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in Financial Services/ Asset management industry or in top tier consultancy firms with focus on Financial Services/ Asset Management
• Italian and Fluent English are minimum requirements, additional languages (French/ German) will be considered a plus
• Ability to work with very minimal supervision and demonstrate ownership and accountability for project deliverables
• Ability to work with different stakeholders
• Ability to challenge status quo and support challenge with logical rationale

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.

Generali Asset Management is a European investment specialist, offering a wide range of active funds and bespoke solutions across both public and private markets. Our 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.

Generali Asset Management S.p.A. guarantees a solid framework of services designed to support various asset management activities. Key elements include the provisioning of IT services over all applications underpinning the investment and asset management value chain (Front Office, Trading Desk, Investment Compliance, Middle and Back Office, Analytics and Reporting, etc.) The company also acts as a holding company, retaining share capital in the boutiques and Generali Investments' companies.