Economic Data and Research Analyst - Sovereign Group London

Economic Data and Research Analyst - Sovereign Group London

Requisition ID: 47251

Business Unit: Fitch Ratings

Category: Credit Analysis & Research

Location: London, GB

Date Posted: Nov 6, 2024

Fitch Ratings Sovereign Group is currently seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst based out of our London office to work in the economics team.

The primary focus of this role is to provide data and research support to the economics team led by Fitch Ratings’ Chief Economist, Brian Coulton. This will include responsibility for the database and forecasting infrastructure for the team’s flagship Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be a key player in one of highest profile teams and groups within Fitch Ratings
• Team oriented work environment
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams and clients around the world

We’ll Count on You To:

• Maintain and develop GEO database and forecast spreadsheets, manage quarterly GEO report publication and integration of economic forecasts into Fitch credit analyst workflows
• Publish 20/20 Vision and Frontier Vision economics chart packs
• Provide data focused analytical support to colleagues in economics team including analysis and graphics for published research reports and dashboards
• Undertake economic research and modelling to help inform forecasts (e.g. ’nowcasting’ models)
• Provide data and analytical support to head of sovereign data enhanced analytics team

What You Need to Have:

• Fluent English language skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics or similar
• Good experience in data/analytics role with demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced skills in Excel and VBA; knowledge of econometric modelling packages also helpful
• Strong initiative and a practical, solutions-oriented focus to managing workload

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Team player with excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity about global macroeconomics and sovereign credit risk
• Knowledge of credit ratings and applied macroeconomics advantageous

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise.

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.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.