Job Description

The Credit Rating Analyst will be responsible for the evaluation of non-financial corporates' creditworthiness. Specifically, the analysis will focus on the ability of the issuers to repay financial obligations based on the analysis of the borrower's credit profile. The assessment will also translate into the assignment of Internal Credit Ratings. S/He will also support the Head of the Unit in developing and executing the enhancement and maintenance of the credit rating framework and reinforcing risk management capabilities to ensure internal and regulatory compliance. In addition, part of the responsibilities will include project management leading and oversight of various analytical, IT infrastructure and operational projects.

The resource will perform complex analysis to identify opportunities to effectively measure risk and implement decision rules and policy consistent with the firm's strategy.

Main activities:

• Day-to-day management of internal credit rating assignments for non-financial corporate borrowers, covering different sectors and geographies. Perform credit analysis on a large number of non-financial corporates on an individual and portfolio basis
• Liaise with and support stakeholders (CIO/CFO/BUs) to timely facilitate clarification of questions regarding the rating methodologies and implications on the decision-making process
• Effectively cooperate with appropriate compliance functions and model risk stakeholders across the enterprise
• Cooperate as necessary and appropriate with other stakeholders and support the Head of the function to develop, maintain, and manage a centralized rating tool and model inventory, rating model documentation library (e.g. tracking validation work streams, tracking status of outstanding model risk, etc.)
• If requested, interface with internal and external auditors and regulators
• Being well-informed at all times of industry and regulatory trends, best practices and credit risk management
• Production and maintenance of robust analytical and process documentation in order to satisfy the Generali internal and external approval bodies

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Master's Degree desired, BA/BS in Economics, Finance or related field required
• Relevant (at least 1/2 years) existing knowledge and experience in the credit/risk analysis of non-financial corporates with very strong accounting knowledge
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of a second foreign language (French and/or German) will be considered a plus
• Be able to work autonomously to ultimately deliver a final product without any oversight
• Have a collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills
• Advanced project management and presentation skills, excellent verbal and written communication
• A clear advantage would be to have gained relevant experience within one of the main rating agencies within the Non-Financial Corporate segment or having worked in a credit department of a major financial institution
• Possess strong knowledge of financial products, business processes, and industry best practices and regulatory requirements for model risk management

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 50 countries and has approximately 82,500 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.

Our Business Unit plays an integral part in the success of the Generali Group, building on our diverse competencies, on our widely spread geographical presence and on our deep values. With over 2,200 employees and offices in over 10 countries worldwide, we believe we are a very solid player in the Asset and Wealth Management market. As a Business Unit, our culturally and geographically diverse team has a lot to build on: you can find out by delving deeper into some of our main retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million.

The Asset & Wealth Management Risk meets the need to guarantee continuous monitoring of the most significant risks to the Company's business and has no operational duties and is solely devoted to guaranteeing effective risk control.

The Group Internal Credit Rating Unit is responsible for the analysis and assignment of issuers/securities internal ratings.