Within Generali Asset Management SGR S.p.A., the Compliance Function primarily ensures the regular and timely fulfillment of the responsibilities assigned to a compliance function of an Italian-based asset management company, that also provides services and activities on a cross/board basis, pursuant to the EU and Italian regulatory framework and in accordance with the relevant Bank of Italy and CONSOB provisions.
The candidate joining the Generali Asset Management SGR S.p.A. Compliance Function will act as internal reference point of the Compliance Function structure mainly dealing with compliance risks connected to investments and operations activities and in this capacity will:
- Report to the Head of Compliance (who in turn has a managerial reporting line vis-à-vis the GIH Chief Compliance Officer)
- Implement the GenAM Annual Compliance Plan of activities by timely performing the requested compliance activities (e.g., risk identification; impact analyses; risk mitigation, monitoring and control) in full coordination with the other structure of the Compliance Function and the Compliance Referents abroad
- Give support for drafting the half-year and annual Compliance Reports
- Support in liaising with the GIH Chief Compliance Officer Function in relation to compliance related matters, where needed
- Support special projects and initiatives
- University level degree or comparable, preferably in law, business administration or finance/economics
- Second level Master’s degree in compliance or internal control system-related topics would be an asset
- Fluent English is a minimum requirement, additional languages (Frenche/German) will be considered a plus
- Successful track record of 7-10 years in prior similar or connected functions (*preferably, control functions such as internal audit, risk management and compliance)
- In-depth knowledge of the European and Italia regulatory framework, with a specific focus on UCITS, AIFMD, MIFID, EMIR, DORA
- General knowledge of internal control systems and processes commonly adopted in the asset management industry
- Problem-solving and analytical skillset
- Ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints
- Availability to travel in Italy and abroad
- Team player, cooperative mindset and solution-oriented approach
- Excellent writing and communication skills, both in Italian and in English
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and interact with senior stakeholders.