• Job Description

  Req#: 46434

  BMI is currently seeking a Political Risk Analyst based in our London office.

  BMI, a division of Fitch Solutions, the global leader in emerging market analysis, is recruiting a commercially-minded and high-calibre analyst to join its Political Risk team in London. You will be focusing on a wide range of political risks, on a qualitative and increasingly quantitative basis, 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 political risk and evolving geopolitical trends, and contribute to our political risk products and services.

  What We Offer:

  • Intensive Training By Experienced Analysts
  • Great Development Opportunity
  • Access To Key Players In The Political Risk Space
  • Opportunity To Be Part Of A Diverse And Dynamic Global Team Of Analysts

  We’ll Count On You For:

  • Daily analysis and forecasting of political developments across a wide range of countries, with a focus on either Europe, the Middle East, or sub-Saharan African
  • Daily monitoring of a full range of political risk indicators on our GeoQuant platform, and liaising with our Country Risk team of analysts on interpreting and writing around the data.
  • Monitoring and analysis of opinion polls and elections worldwide.
  • Managing election previews for major economies, and contributing to thematic special reports.
  • Playing a critical role in shaping analytical views in an award-winning Country Risk Team.
  • Integrating political analysis with economic forecasts and financial market performance, and public policy issues with our industry coverage.
  • Presenting to a wide variety of clients on political risks.

  What You Need To Have:

  • Degree or Master’s degree in political or social science.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Very strong numerical and data skills, especially analysis and interpretation of data.
  • Strong working knowledge of main public policy issues affecting European countries.
  • Good understanding of macroeconomic concepts.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently to tight deadlines, as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to organise your workflow and prioritise tasks at hand.
  • Independent, ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.

  What Would Make You Stand Out:

  • Fluency in another major language would be advantageous.

  • Passion for current affairs/world events.
  • Great intellectual curiosity, evidenced by wider reading outside the day-to-day work environment.

  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.

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