Global Economist

Overview

BMI is currently seeking a Global Economist.

BMI\’s systematic, independent and data-driven market insights, analysis and forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we have provided impartial views to support our customers’ strategic plans and investment decisions.

At BMI, we’re proud of the work we do to help our clients manage risks and opportunities in global markets, which began in 1984 and continues to this day. By stepping into a role here, you will help shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations. As a member of our team, your role will go beyond conventional boundaries. You will collaborate with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionary executives, collectively working towards shaping the future of businesses that span a multitude of sectors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously strive to offer our colleagues a great place to work, with opportunities to learn, innovate, develop their careers, and serve the community.

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How You’ll Make an Impact:

• You will play a key role in our global country risk analysis, helping to set views, producing standard-setting content, and providing intellectual leadership on macroeconomics, country risk and big global themes.
• You will be a key point of contact for clients and for BMI’s commercial team, spending a significant amount of time talking to clients to help them understand our views, and how these views affect their business.
• You will take a leading role in our US coverage in particular, driving views and co-ordinating with the Chief Economist and other country risk analysts on the impact of the US economy and policymaking on the rest of the world.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• We are looking for an experienced analyst with a master’s degree in economics and at least 10 years’ experience in country risk analysis.
• You should demonstrate substantial expertise in macroeconomic forecasting and country risk assessments.
• You should have experience covering the US from an economic and political risk perspective, and ideally other key global markets.
• You will also need to demonstrate substantial experience of helping clients understand country risk

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Very strong communication skills, able to distill complex macroeconomic issues into clear and concise narratives to match client requirements
• Experience managing people and teams
• A good understanding of the interplay between geopolitics and economics
• An understanding of the impact of country risk on key global industries
• The ability to work independently with commercial teams to engage with clients.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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 interest 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 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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