Job Description
Whitin the Liability-Driven Investing Unit, the Indirect & Alternative Investments team is responsible for analysing and implementing indirect investment strategies and for executing tactical asset allocation decisions across the fixed income and equity universe relevant to its remit. It ensures smooth and efficient management of assigned portfolios by carrying out all operational activities in line with internal guidelines, prospectuses, regulations and defined targets. The team conducts ex-ante assessments of investment choices, verifying compliance with limits and performing all preliminary checks on order pre-allocation - including reviews related to conflicts of interest, suitability and related-party considerations - for the asset classes under its responsibility. It manages the pre-allocation and notification of orders to the Trading Desk for the instruments within its scope. It also analyses ex-post portfolio results, such as performance, volatility and tracking error, drawing on the insights produced by Risk Management. In addition, the team prepares reports and documentation required by the Head of the LDI structure and maintains clear, traceable records of key selection and investment decisions to ensure full transparency and auditability.
We are looking for a motivated intern to support the Indirect & Alternative Investments team in the analysis, monitoring and management of indirect alternative investments, with a specific focus on Real Estate and Private Equity funds.
The internship will provide exposure to investment processes, portfolio monitoring, due diligence activities and interactions with external asset managers, offering an excellent opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills within a leading institutional investor environment.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Why Join Generali
Joining Generali means becoming part of an international Group with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision, where people are at the center of our sustainable growth strategy.
We foster a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment, where everyone can contribute to creating value for customers, society, and the communities in which we operate.
We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to building a stronger culture and driving sustainable growth.
At Generali, you will find opportunities to grow through continuous learning, career development paths, and internal mobility across the Group.
We recognize talent and merit, and support flexibility as a key enabler of well-being and a sustainable work-life balance.
Working with us means sharing strong values and taking on meaningful challenges together to build a safer and more sustainable future every day.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Generali evaluates all applications based exclusively on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience and potential, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the selection process.
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.
Whitin the Liability-Driven Investing Unit, the Indirect & Alternative Investments team is responsible for analysing and implementing indirect investment strategies and for executing tactical asset allocation decisions across the fixed income and equity universe relevant to its remit. It ensures smooth and efficient management of assigned portfolios by carrying out all operational activities in line with internal guidelines, prospectuses, regulations and defined targets. The team conducts ex-ante assessments of investment choices, verifying compliance with limits and performing all preliminary checks on order pre-allocation - including reviews related to conflicts of interest, suitability and related-party considerations - for the asset classes under its responsibility. It manages the pre-allocation and notification of orders to the Trading Desk for the instruments within its scope. It also analyses ex-post portfolio results, such as performance, volatility and tracking error, drawing on the insights produced by Risk Management. In addition, the team prepares reports and documentation required by the Head of the LDI structure and maintains clear, traceable records of key selection and investment decisions to ensure full transparency and auditability.
We are looking for a motivated intern to support the Indirect & Alternative Investments team in the analysis, monitoring and management of indirect alternative investments, with a specific focus on Real Estate and Private Equity funds.
The internship will provide exposure to investment processes, portfolio monitoring, due diligence activities and interactions with external asset managers, offering an excellent opportunity to develop technical and analytical skills within a leading institutional investor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team in the evaluation and monitoring of Real Estate and Private Equity investment opportunities.
- Assist in the collection, review and analysis of financial, operational and market information.
- Contribute to the preparation of investment and portfolio monitoring reports.
- Support the preparation of presentations and materials for internal committees and stakeholders.
- Monitor documentation and periodic reporting received from external fund managers.
- Assist in portfolio management activities, including performance tracking and data analysis.
- Support the investment and divestment process from an operational and analytical perspective.
- Participate in meetings and calls with external asset managers, advisors and internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Finance / Economics / Engineering with Business orientation
- Good understanding of financial markets and investment principles.
- Strong interest in Real Estate, Private Equity and alternative investments.
- Good analytical and quantitative skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
- Strong attention to detail, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Why Join Generali
Joining Generali means becoming part of an international Group with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision, where people are at the center of our sustainable growth strategy.
We foster a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment, where everyone can contribute to creating value for customers, society, and the communities in which we operate.
We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to building a stronger culture and driving sustainable growth.
At Generali, you will find opportunities to grow through continuous learning, career development paths, and internal mobility across the Group.
We recognize talent and merit, and support flexibility as a key enabler of well-being and a sustainable work-life balance.
Working with us means sharing strong values and taking on meaningful challenges together to build a safer and more sustainable future every day.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Generali evaluates all applications based exclusively on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience and potential, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the selection process.
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.
