Risk Analyst
Pubblicato il 05-09-2026 - Zenith Global in Milano
Zenith Global, now part of IQ-EQ, a leading global investor services group, is a financial intermediary pursuant to Article 106 of the Italian Banking Act (TUB), specialised in structured finance transactions. Founded in 2000, Zenith Global manages more than 300 securitisation special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and approximately €50 billion in assets in its role as Master Servicer.
With more than 220 professionals across its Milan and Rome offices — with women representing over 63% of the workforce and 80% of management — in 2024 Zenith Global obtained the UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification and was recognised as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years, in 2024 and 2025. Since 2017, the company has maintained the highest “Strong” rating assigned by S&P; Global Ratings.
A market leader in real estate securitisations with over 60% market share, Zenith Global has also continued to innovate by developing, as a proof of concept, the first securitisation transaction using blockchain technology. Zenith Global performs all roles and activities connected with a securitisation transaction, from the incorporation of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) and their administrative, accounting and corporate management, to cash and payment services, as well as Master Servicing, Back-up Servicing, credit portfolio management, regulatory activities and structuring services.
Zenith Global puts people at the centre, championing continuous development, diversity, inclusion and gender equality—core values of its corporate culture.
To strengthen its Risk Management team, Zenith Global is seeking a Risk Analyst who will report directly to the Head of Risk Management and contribute to the continued development of the Function and the consolidation of the key areas of responsibility outlined below.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor securitisation transactions using a risk-based approach by asset class (e.g., NPL, UTP, performing, real estate), and prepare periodic reporting for the Company’s governing bodies.
- Enhance the risk management framework for identifying, measuring and managing corporate risks, including ESG and climate-related risk factors, in line with strategy, regulatory requirements and market best practice.
- Support ICT risk management activities in line with applicable DORA requirements, including ICT risk assessments, third-party/vendor risk management and incident reporting.
- Support the Risk Committee, including preparation of meeting materials and follow-up on action items.
- Promote risk culture across the organisation, including by contributing to and delivering risk education sessions.
- Prepare risk dashboards and management information for the Risk Committee, the Board of Directors and other governing bodies, ensuring timely escalation of key issues.
Preferred qualifications:
- Degree in Economics, Finance or a quantitative/scientific discipline
- At least 2 years’ experience in Financial Services in a similar role, including within a consulting environment
- Strong English, both written and spoken
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Collaborative and proactive, with interest in structured finance.
What we offer:
- A role in a dynamic, growing and inclusive environment, with flexible working and the option to work remotely up to three days per week
- The opportunity to develop specialist risk management skills in structured finance within a solid organisation with a global footprint
- The opportunity to take ownership of and independently manage key processes and projects within the Function
- The opportunity to work closely with structured finance specialists and analyse securitisation transactions from the structuring phase onwards.