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Fitch Solutions provides data, research and analytics that help clients excel at managing their credit risk, offer deep insight into the debt investment market, and provide comprehensive intelligence about the macroeconomic environment. All available on our platform, Fitch Connect, designed and built using our credit, macro and industry expertise to help you make more informed decisions.
About the role
Fitch Solutions, the global leader in emerging market analysis, is recruiting a commercially-minded and high-calibre graduate to join its Country Risk & Industry Research team in London. You will be focusing on the Banking sector, contributing to our highly-regarded market intelligence service, providing analytical research for senior decision-makers in financial institutions, government agencies and large multinational corporations. Explore the fast-changing dynamics of the Banking sector, amidst the as technological disruption alters the sector’s competitive landscape and unlocks new opportunities for consumers and investors.
You will be:
- Contributing analytical research on a daily basis primarily through articles and written reports, but also through special reports, webinars and client interaction;
- Helping shape our outlook on the global banking sector, integrating our industry-specific, macroeconomic and financial market views;
- Collaborating with our country risk, political risk and industry analysts across global offices to ensure holistic banking sector analysis;
- Managing a portfolio of countries, producing analysis and reports assessing risks and opportunities, and creating 10-year forecasts;
- Analysing the growth strategies of the world’s leading banking and financial services players;
- Identifying market and company trends and articulating how these translate into growth opportunities for our clients;
- Interacting with clients and supporting our sales team, communicating our views, in order to help promote our business development;
You will be trained to produce value-added and actionable analysis for senior decision-makers across the global business spectrum. You will be able to develop strong industry expertise, while also gaining important client-facing experience. Furthermore, you will have the chance to develop a deeper understanding of macroeconomics and global political dynamics thanks to our unique integration of Industry and Country Risk analysis.
Your profile
We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for the subject matter. Candidates need to show interest in the banking sector, a basic understanding of macro principles and familiarity with world affairs. An analyst will need to demonstrate ambition and a desire to learn and continue to develop as an analyst from day one.
Basic requirements
- Previous professional experience in analysis and research; and banking and financial services in particular would be valued
- Fluent English writing style
- Strong communication skills to liaise with a global team spread across offices
- Genuine interest in world affairs, international business, emerging markets and financial markets
- Attention to detail.
Ideal skills/qualifications
- Degree in finance, economics, international relations, or related subject matter
- Postgraduate degree
- Microsoft Excel skills
- Working proficiency in other languages
Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.
