Public Affairs Specialist

The Public Affairs & Corporate Relations structure leads Generali Investments’ public affairs, regulatory advocacy and corporate relations activities, defining and implementing advocacy priorities in alignment with strategic objectives.

Part of the General Counsel function, the structure monitors legislative, regulatory and public policy developments, identifies advocacy priorities, risks and opportunities.

It coordinates relationships with policymakers, supervisory authorities, industry associations and other key stakeholders, representing Generali Investments’ interests and contributing to regulatory and policy discussions affecting the asset management industry.

The ideal candidate will support the following key activities:

• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory and policy developments at Italian and European level, including initiatives under discussion within the European Commission, Parliament and Council, with a particular focus on asset management, sustainable finance, capital markets, pensions and long-term savings.
• Identify the most relevant regulatory developments affecting Generali Investments, translating complex legislative and policy initiatives into concise and actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regulatory impact assessments on legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives relevant to Generali Investments; assess potential risks and opportunities; review and synthesize complex regulatory and legislative documentation; and prepare analyses, position papers, briefing notes and internal updates for the Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Relations, the General Counsel of Generali Investments Holding and Senior Management.
• Support the definition, prioritization and implementation of advocacy strategies aimed at promoting Generali Investments’ interests with policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders.
• Support the Head of Public Affairs & Corporate Relations in the management of relationships with relevant industry associations and forums, including EFAMA, Assogestioni, IIF, Insurance Europe and other relevant organizations.
• Support the Head of Public Affairs and the General Counsel in coordinating interactions with supervisory authorities, preparing analyses, briefing materials and follow-up actions in cooperation with relevant internal functions.
• Support the organization and coordination of Generali Investments’ participation in institutional events, industry conferences, roundtables and working groups, including agendas, briefing materials, logistics and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to consultation responses, policy papers and industry position documents by analyzing complex regulatory proposals in cooperation with internal subject-matter experts and external stakeholders, including responses to relevant consultations launched by ESMA, the European Commission and other authorities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a high-quality network of relationships with national and European institutions, trade associations, think tanks, regulatory authorities and other relevant market participants.
• Support the development and management of stakeholder-mapping and engagement programs, identifying priority stakeholders, engagement objectives, contact plans and follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with internal functions, including Legal, Compliance, Risk, Investments, Sustainability and Group Insurance Public Affairs, to ensure consistent positioning and effective execution on key policy topics.
• Support institutional communication and crisis-communication activities on regulatory and policy matters, working with Corporate Communications, Legal and Compliance to ensure accurate, timely and consistent messaging.
• Contribute to the definition of GIH’s ESG and sustainable-finance priorities in the context of public policy and regulatory developments, in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Act as secretary to the GIH Public Affairs Committee, coordinating agendas, materials, minutes and follow-up actions.

• Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), preferably in Law, Economics, Political Science, International Relations or Social Sciences.
• 5-8 years of overall professional experience of which at least 3 years in public affairs roles. With a significant experience in regulatory advocacy, policy or government relations, gained in a financial-sector industry association (e.g., asset management, banking or insurance), law or consulting firm, asset manager, think tank, regulatory body or European institution (e.g., the European Commission, European Parliament, ESMA or EIOPA).
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory developments at EU level, including drafting responses to public consultations and industry position papers.
• Good understanding of the European legislative and policymaking process
• Sound knowledge of the Italian and European regulatory framework applicable to the asset management industry, including regulations on sustainability, capital markets and investor protection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, together with strong familiarity with AI tools.
• Fluent Italian and English, both written and spoken; proficiency in French or German is an advantage.
• Availability to travel on a regular basis.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
• Experience in crisis communication.

Technical Skills:

• Regulatory intelligence and policy analysis capabilities, including the ability to monitor, assess and synthesize legislative and regulatory developments.
• Ability to draft clear and persuasive position papers, policy briefs and briefing notes for Senior Management.
• Stakeholder-mapping and relationship-management skills, including the ability to develop engagement plans and maintain institutional networks.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory monitoring tools, databases and information sources.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate persuasively and articulate complex issues clearly.
• Excellent ability to synthesize complex topics and distill inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborative team-player attitude.
• Adaptability and resilience, with the ability to operate effectively in different environments and under pressure.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver against multiple deadlines.
• Proactivity and initiative.
• Discretion, sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Generali Investments Holding S.p.A