GENERALI Immobiliare
134, boulevard Haussmann
75008 Paris
THE COMPANY
Founded in Trieste in 1831, Generali today operates in 70 countries and is present in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Generali Real Estate is part of the Generali Group and invests in real estate on behalf of the Generali Group.Generali Real Estate has a team of 500 specialists in Europe with a presence in nine countries of which the main five are Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Austria. Today Generali manages a portfolio of assets valued at over € 24 billion. This represents an allocation of around 7 % of all assets managed by the group. Generali has the capacity to invest in a wide variety of assets (in terms of size, sector and risk) as well as indirect investments. From a geographical point of view, the distribution of real estate investments is particularly concentrated in Western Europe (40% in Italy, 23% in France and 17% in Germany).
The Generali Group has strategically decided to further develop its international expansion and has recently decided the creation of new company to develop and coordinate real estate activities for the entire Group. As a result, it has been decided to create a new international platform, Generali Immobiliare, which is located in Paris. Anne-Marie de Chalambert is Chairman and Giancarlo Scotti is CEO of the platform.
The aim of the company is to consolidate the experience built up at local level in each country and, equally, to lay the bases for further growth of cross boarder investments, while establishing a unified vision of the Group’s real estate business.
THE POSITION
Title : / Research AnalystDirection : / Research Strategy
Reporting : / Jacques PLAS, Head of Research & Strategy
Location : / Paris
Objective : / To assist the Head of Research & Strategy manager to support GI's international global portfolio and investment strategy. As such, work on real estate market research program regarding entry into new markets and enable GI to gain market advantage in property investment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
· Collect and analyse economic and real estate market data on behalf of GI· Assist the Head of Research & Strategy manager to provide portfolio analysis and support decisions regarding overall strategic asset allocation
· Communicate economic and market insight orally and through written reports
· Forecast key indicators
· Undertake financial modelling
· Apply research to day-to-day business issues
· Carry out specific research assignmentson a variety of property sectors on a European/international basis
· Interface and leverage off existing researchcapabilities within Generali Group
· Maintain relevant external networks (market research providers, attend conferences, liaise with external) whilst being an active member of GI's team
THE PERSON
Nationality : / OpenEducation : / Strong educational background in Economics, Real Estate Finance or related subject
Languages : / Fluent English (written and spoken) and ideally some French or other languages
Professional Experience : / · Will have a minimum of three to five years experience as a Property Research Analyst
· Qualified candidates are most likely to be operating in a similar role for an asset/investment manager or property company, or alternatively he/she could be working within a leading property agency
· Will have a broad overview of different sector (offices, retail, logistics and hotels) market analysis
· Will have a good understanding of macroeconomic principles and ideally experience of econometrics and catchment analysis
· Will have worked on a international basis, with multi-country experience
Personal Characteristics : / · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
· Enquiring and analyticalmindset combined with strong numerical abilities
· Self motivated with an ability to work independently
· Teambuilding personality in order todevelop strong internal workingrelationships
· Proactive and creative
CONTACT DETAILS
For further information or for application, please, contact :
Jacques PLAS
Tel: +33 (0)1 53 76 69 30
04 November 2010