Job Description
The Active Ownership team is responsible for providing the GCIO with analysis of proxy recommendations and ESG analysis related to Group clients. This includes supporting voting decisions as required and reporting voting activities to GIMS/GHO according to the NFI Group process. The team also votes on assets held in GIAM funds or mandates managed on behalf of Third Party clients, as well as assets managed by other entities within the A&WM Business Unit, in accordance with specific Service Level Agreements and Company policies.
Additionally, the team provides input and proposals for improving Group Engagement Guidelines and supports their implementation. This involves planning, preparing, and submitting the yearly Engagement Campaign, executing it, and preparing engagement cases. The team coordinates the Task Force for meetings, including supporting documentation and minutes, and monitors and reports to the Engagement Committee. They are also involved in the development and implementation of an Engagement policy for assets held within GIAM funds or mandates managed on behalf of Third Party clients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support active ownership initiatives
2. Contribute to the analysis of the firm's proxy voting record
3. Support the administrative activities linked to the exercise of voting rights on behalf of the clients
4. Review and record companies' status/disclosures on ESG topics of interest (climate, diversity, board independence, etc.)
5. Collect and write materials to support stock-specific engagement opportunities for PMs/funds
6. Help to collect and populate ESG comments under the manager research framework
Requirements
1. Master's Degree in one of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Statistics, Law
2. Fluent in English (written and spoken). The knowledge of a second language (French and/or German) will be considered a plus
3. Analytical, IT and quantitative skills
4. A basic but solid knowledge of financial markets, macroeconomics and accounting
5. Proficient in Office applications
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.
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