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The
COO Office & Strategy
works with the GIH Chief Operating Officer to define, steer, and operationalize strategic priorities across the organization. The unit drives cross‑functional programs, oversees governance and KPI frameworks, supports innovation acceleration, and prepares content and insights for key decision‑making forums.
A central part of the unit’s mandate is to foster innovation and digital transformation, exploring and coordinating initiatives related to advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain use cases, automation, and the broader modernization of processes, tools, and ways of working.
We are seeking a forward‑thinking, structured, and execution‑driven professional to join the COO Office & Strategy team. The role sits at the intersection of strategy execution, innovation, and digital transformation, supporting the COO in shaping the operating model of Generali Investments and accelerating strategic initiatives.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with hands‑on program management, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a genuine passion for emerging technologies, AI‑driven innovation, and digital transformation initiatives.
You will gain exposure to several international asset management companies in Europe and US, managing cross-functional projects, as well as exposure to strategic initiatives of the operations team.
Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Innovation Management, Data/AI, or related fields
Experience: 2–5+ years in Strategy, PMO, Management Consulting, Innovation roles, Digital Transformation programs, or similar functions within financial services or technology
Passionate about AI-related projects, emerging technologies, digital transformation
Program & stakeholder management: Proven ability to structure and execute multi‑stakeholder programs involving both business and technical contributors
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Analytical mindset: Strong capability to synthesize data and insights into clear recommendations
Work authorization: Eligible to work in Italy
Skills
Strategic thinking with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
Program and project management expertise, including multi‑stakeholder coordination
Strong knowledge or curiosity toward AI, generative AI, data/analytics, automation, and blockchain concepts
Innovation mindset, familiar with innovation methodologies (design thinking, POCs, pilot frameworks)
Good communication and storytelling skills for executive audiences
Stakeholder management
Strong command of PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Power BI or analytics tools
Proactive, autonomous, and reliable, with a strong ownership mindset
Adaptability and comfort working in dynamic, evolving environments
Company Profile
With € 632.2 billion in assets under management and over 2,200 investment professionals, Generali Investments offers investors a broad range of distinctive investment strategies and solutions across public and private markets, and expert insights to help investors achieve long-term performance. The investment offerings are managed by our specialist affiliated firms.
Generali Investments Holding, under the management and coordination of Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., acts as a strategic holding company, supporting affiliated firms in their growth journey, while ensuring investment autonomy and fostering sustainable and innovative strategies.
Generali Investment is the asset management arm of the Generali Group, founded in 1831 in Trieste and now one of the world’s largest insurance and asset management players. Generali Group is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees. The Group’s ambition is to lead the European retail insurance market, building on a solid base of 50 million retail clients out of a total of 72 million.
Type of contract
: Temporary
