CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND CHANGE OFFICER

Banca Generali Privateis dedicated to preserving and enhancing the wealth of families through highly experienced and trusted financial advisors. The Bank stands out for the uniqueness of its offering, which encompasses banking products, investment solutions, advisory services, and exclusive, personalized wealth management services, with a strong focus on digital innovation and sustainability. BGFML is a Management Company of UCITS funds and an Authorized Alternative Investment Fund Manager domiciled in Luxembourg which focuses on the Banca Generali Group’s mark-to-market asset management, offering a complete range of investment solutions. In doing so, BGFML benefits from the expertise and professionalism of the international management team of Banca Generali Group, but also from the management skills of worldwide leading investment managers

The ICT department plays an integral part in the success of BG FUND MANAGEMENT LUXEMBOURG S.A. (BGFML).

The CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND CHANGE OFFICER (CTCO)is responsible for defining, implementing, and governing the organization's technology strategy to support business objectives, operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. The role provides leadership over the entire IT function, ensuring that technology services, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support operations are delivered effectively, securely, and in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

As a senior management position, the CTCO acts as a trusted advisor to executive management, providing strategic guidance on technology investments, risk management, information security, business continuity, and innovation initiatives. The CTCO also fosters adoption of new technologies by the company’s staff and leads structural and governance changes needed to execute the technology strategy — including operating model design, decision-rights frameworks, and capability uplift.

ICT Strategy and Governance

Develop and maintain the ICT strategy aligned with organizational objectives and business priorities. Establish governance frameworks that ensure technology decisions support operational efficiency, regulatory obligations, and long-term business growth. Define technology roadmaps, standards, policies, and architectures that foster sustainable and secure operations

Infrastructure and Operations Management

Oversee the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the organization's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, storage systems, collaboration platforms, workplace technologies, and communication systems. Ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and resilience of all technology services.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure IT operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies. Support audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance initiatives related to frameworks such as DORA, CSSF requirements, GDPR, ISO standards, and information security best practices. Maintain technology risk registers and implement remediation plans for identified risks.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Manage technology resilience programs, including disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, crisis management support, and business continuity testing. Ensure critical systems can be recovered within agreed recovery objectives and that resilience capabilities remain aligned with business requirements.

IT Service Management

Oversee service delivery processes including incident management, problem management, change management, request fulfilment, asset management, and service-level monitoring. Promote continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, user satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Financial and Budget Management

Develop and manage the IT budget, including operational expenses and capital investments. Evaluate technology initiatives through cost-benefit analysis and ensure optimal allocation of resources while maintaining service quality and compliance obligations.

Project and Portfolio Management

Sponsor and oversee technology projects and transformation programmes. Ensure initiatives are delivered within scope, budget, and timeline while achieving defined business outcomes. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and establish appropriate project governance mechanisms.

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications in project management, IT governance or change management are considered a strong asset.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology, Digital Transformation, Change Management or related areas.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management position with responsibility for technology strategy, IT operations and transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record in leading complex organisational and technology transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, information security, cybersecurity and operational resilience frameworks.
• Experience in managing third-party ICT providers and outsourcing arrangements.
• Experience interacting with Boards of Directors, Senior Management and regulatory authorities.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capacity to prioritize, escalate, and document issues effectively.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and autonomous.
• Fluent in English (Italian/French a plus).

Why Join Generali

Joining Generali means becoming part of an international Group with a strong heritage and a forward-looking vision, where people are at the center of our sustainable growth strategy. We foster a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment, where everyone can contribute to creating value for customers, society, and the communities in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to building a stronger culture and driving sustainable growth. At Generali, you will find opportunities to grow through continuous learning, career development paths, and internal mobility across the Group. We recognize talent and merit, and support flexibility as a key enabler of well-being and a sustainable work-life balance. Working with us means sharing strong values and taking on meaningful challenges together to build a safer and more sustainable future every day. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Generali evaluates all applications based exclusively on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience and potential, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the selection process.

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Siamo parte di un importante Gruppo internazionale con oltre 82 mila persone in tutto il mondo e più di 68 milioni di clienti. Siamo tra i principali player globali del settore assicurativo: l’innovazione e la sostenibilità sono nel nostro DNA. Generali Italia è l’assicuratore più conosciuto in Italia con oltre Є28 miliardi di premi totali, 15 mila dipendenti e una rete capillare di 40 mila distributori, oltre ai canali online e di bancassurance. A Generali Italia fanno capo Alleanza Assicurazioni, Das, Genertel e Genertellife, Generali Welion, Generali Jeniot e Leone Alato, oltre alle attività della Business Unit Cattolica.

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