IT Business Analyst Solution Architect

Within the Core IT System Unit of Generali Asset Management , the Platform Development IT team is in charge of providing business analysis, solution design and application management services to all A&WM Companies and Group entities using SimCorp Dimension (as portfolio management system), and other Pre and Post Trade Platforms granting the development and maintenance of these systems in a consistent way across all stakeholders.

This role is pivotal in defining, designing, and coordinating Front-to-Back change initiatives, primarily (but not exclusively) on SimCorp Dimension, ensuring alignment with business needs, organizational standards, and strategic objectives. The role combines solution design, business analysis, and project coordination responsibilities, overseeing the end-to-end delivery of changes from requirements gathering and solution definition through implementation, testing, and production rollout.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable, and efficient solutions that support portfolio management, pre- and post-trade workflows, and middle-to-back-office operations.

You will be involved in the following activities:

• Change Initiatives Coordination & Delivery: Coordinate and drive Front-to-Back change initiatives throughout their lifecycle, ensuring alignment between business stakeholders, IT teams and vendors. Plan, monitor, and coordinate project activities, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and timelines to ensure successful implementation
• Solution Design & Architecture: Define and document technical designs for Front-to-Back solutions, ensuring consistency and scalability across platforms, with a strong focus on SimCorp Dimension and related transactional ecosystems.
• Business Analysis: Gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications for new features and workflows.
• Configuration & Implementation: Configure and implement new functionalities within SimCorp Dimension and other operational platforms, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Documentation & Guidelines: Draft comprehensive functional documentation and guidelines for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of IT platforms by introducing cutting-edge technologies and innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in either Finance or Computer Science (and equivalent)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as IT Business Analyst or IT Solution Architect, ideally within financial services or asset management.
• Proven experience in coordinating and delivering IT projects in complex organizational and technical environments, including business requirements gathering, functional analysis, technical solution design and implementation oversight.
• Knowledge of SQL is considered a plus. Knowledge of Investment, asset & wealth management industry and financial services.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English and Italian.
• Ability to work with different stakeholders

What we offer

The role is offered within the 3^Area Professionale category, under the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Banking Sector (CCNL Credito) and the applicable Company Collective Agreement (Contratto Integrativo Aziendale).

The starting gross annual salary is €37.000. The final offer will reflect the candidate’s professional experience and the technical and interpersonal competences required for the position and may include an individual variable compensation component.

Additional benefits include:

• Health insurance coverage
• Supplementary pension scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements (Smart-working)
• Preferential access to Group products and services
• Training programs and Learning platforms
• Opportunities for internal and international mobility

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.