• Job Description

  Req#: 46423

  At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

  With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

  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.

  Consumer Analyst

  Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Consumer Analyst based out of our London or Manchester offices.

  The Consumer Research team produces daily and quarterly written and data-centric analysis of developments for a global audience of public and private sector clients. Client presentations and custom research projects also form part of the regular workload.

  What We Offer:

  • Great development opportunities for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in the global consumer sector. There are also opportunities to become a regional expert
  • Potential to get in front of our clients to present key views and assist them with investment projects
  • Develop an holistic ‘connected thinking’ approach to analysis through collaboration with analysts covering different industries that interlink with Consumer & Retail and Food & Drink
  • A global team of analysts and subject experts across several different sectors
  • Support and training from the bottom up. We can build you into a first-class analyst

  We’ll Count on You To:

  • Take ownership of a suite of country-specific reports, datasets and Indexes.
  • Identify and analyse key trends and articulate the risks and opportunities facing Consumer & Retail and Food & Drink stakeholders up and down the value chain.
  • Produce insightful and actionable research.
  • Contribute to ad hoc reports and special projects as you become a subject matter expert.
  • Support our global sales team and effectively communicate our industry views to clients.
  • Support team leaders in the development of new research initiatives evolving with the industry.

  What You Need to Have:

  • Bachelor degree with a focus on Economics, Politics, International Relations or a related field
  • Relevant experience in consumer and retail/food and drink related analysis and research, or at least demonstrable interest in consumer and retail/food and drink sectors
  • Demonstrable ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
  • Strong interest in macroeconomics, data analytics and climate research
  • Likely to be a recent graduate or early careerist (0-3 years’ relevant experience)
  • Strong writing and numeracy skills are essential; Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills also desirable

  What Would Make You Stand Out:

  • Existing knowledge of the consumer sector, FMCG and/or e-commerce
  • Experience in interpreting regulatory developments and its impact on the end user
  • Ability to write clearly and concisely, while being able to convey key points effectively
  • Ability to convey, clearly and concisely, key points through verbal and graphic skills
  • Ability to work as part of a larger team and being willing to take on projects at short notice

  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 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.

  For more information please visit our websites:

  www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

  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.

  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.

  For more information please visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

  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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

  
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