Political Risk Analyst, London

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

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.

BMI’s Political Risk team works within the wider Country Risk and Industry Research team. Our political, macroeconomic, and industry analysis is closely coordinated to ensure a holistic approach to global, regional, and country-level developments.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

You will contribute to:

• Daily analysis and forecasting of political developments across a wide range of countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, including both domestic and foreign policy.
• 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.

You May be a Good Fit if you have:

• A degree or Master’s degree in Economics, Political or Social Science.
• Relevant experience in a similar analytical 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 European 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 Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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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