Job Description
The Operations Controls & KPI Monitoring unit oversees the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operations function by conducting structured oversight activities supported by a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Additionally, it manages and monitors the Operations budget and maintains the governance framework that ensures timely execution of actions required by Control Functions. The unit is responsible for active operational due diligence on third-party asset managers and for managing the full operational lifecycle of brokers, including the operational aspects of ISDA agreements and the technical setup with clearing brokers for derivatives activities. It assesses passive KYC requests to enable business relationships with brokers and external asset managers and supports investment activities in Alternative Investment Funds. The team also handles passive due diligence requests received from external parties. In addition, it oversees the services provided by Depositary Banks and Fund Administrators, providing operational support to the Head of Operations in her role as OBR, coordinating the lifecycle of related agreements-such as Service Level Agreements and Operating Memoranda-in collaboration with the Legal Department and other relevant functions. Finally, it coordinates relationships with Operations' internal clients, ensuring effective management of contracts and service lifecycles.
The intern will support through the following activities:
Requirements
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.
The Operations Controls & KPI Monitoring unit oversees the effectiveness and efficiency of the Operations function by conducting structured oversight activities supported by a comprehensive set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Additionally, it manages and monitors the Operations budget and maintains the governance framework that ensures timely execution of actions required by Control Functions. The unit is responsible for active operational due diligence on third-party asset managers and for managing the full operational lifecycle of brokers, including the operational aspects of ISDA agreements and the technical setup with clearing brokers for derivatives activities. It assesses passive KYC requests to enable business relationships with brokers and external asset managers and supports investment activities in Alternative Investment Funds. The team also handles passive due diligence requests received from external parties. In addition, it oversees the services provided by Depositary Banks and Fund Administrators, providing operational support to the Head of Operations in her role as OBR, coordinating the lifecycle of related agreements-such as Service Level Agreements and Operating Memoranda-in collaboration with the Legal Department and other relevant functions. Finally, it coordinates relationships with Operations' internal clients, ensuring effective management of contracts and service lifecycles.
The intern will support through the following activities:
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the oversight framework with a focus on KPI
- Supporting the analysis of KPI outcomes and trends by interacting with Ops functions and contributing to the identification of non-natural trends
- Preparation of internal reports and KPI dashboards used to monitor operational efficiency
- Supporting the follow-up of recurring activities within the KPI perimeter
- Assisting in managing interactions with internal clients by tracking service requests and updates related to contracts and operational activities
- Supporting monitoring activities related to corporate obligations required by the data quality and governance framework
Requirements
- Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Management or related disciplines
- Interest in asset management and financial markets
- Basic understanding of financial instruments and the asset management industry
- Good command of Microsoft Office
- Fluency in Italian and English
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.
