Job DescriptionThe ESG Analysis team is in charge of developing ESG research on sector, theme and single companies, in defining the Company sustainability risk assessment methodology, managing the ESG scores and ratings, and leading the definition and implementation of the ESG solutions.The ideal candidate will work on the following activities:Writing ESG sectorial and thematic reports, performing high quality company's and controversies analysis, developing quantitative models and frameworks for the ESG integration in the Investment process Perform ongoing monitoring on ESG risks, global ESG trends, regulatory developments, and industry initiativesPresent ESG topics and research insights to clients, showing thought leadership and critical thinkingSupport Portfolio Managers to make investment decisions based on both investment and ESG knowledge. Help developing ESG strategies tailored to portfolios' sustainability objectivesContributing to ESG engagement discussions on ESG issues and impact investing themesSupport ESG analysts in monitoring the ESG performance and risk profile of existing investments and portfolios, including direct interaction with Portfolio Managers and ResearchIn addition to the above tasks, the candidate will:Collaborate with the ESG Data team in improving management techniques for ESG data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy.Collaborate with the ESG Governance team to maintain internal research documentation and project filesRequirementsOur ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:Master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Business or related fields in the Sustainability space. CFA Institute diploma (3 years) desirable2-4 years of quantitative experience within an Asset Management, Investment Bank or Brokerage, preferably with experience in ESG investingFluent in English; the knowledge of a second foreign language (Italian and/or French) will be considered a plusKnowledge of ESG ratings, net-zero, and international ESG and climate initiativesExperience with ESG reporting frameworks (TCFD, CDP, PRI)Analytical, IT and quantitative skills, ideally including programming language (Python, R, Matlab, Java, SQL, PowerBI)Advanced MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) skillsExperience with Bloomberg, FactSet, and ESG data vendors (MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, etc.)International background is a plusInterest or knowledge in climate change topics, including carbon footprinting, climate impact, climate stress testingGood team playerComfortable with working under pressure and with tight deadlinesCurious, flexible and responsiveCompany ProfileGenerali 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.Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political views, marital status or philosophy of life.If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation or assistance, we will support you during the selection process.#J-18808-Ljbffr
