Analyst, Country Risk, Sub-Saharan Africa

BMI is currently seeking a Sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk Analyst based out of our London office.  

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, 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. CreditSights is a Fitch Solutions company.

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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About the Team

The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Country Risk team is a dynamic group of six analysts responsible for producing ten-year forecasts across all 49 markets in the region. Our work blends rigorous macro-political analysis with sharp regional insight. Alongside regular written commentary, we engage directly with diverse clients, offering tailored briefings and presentations on everything from long-term growth and fiscal trajectories to topical issues like foreign exchange shortages in Nigeria or security risks in Ethiopia’s gold mining regions.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

You will:

·       Work as part of the Sub-Saharan Africa country risk team, providing regular economic, political risk and financial market analysis and forecasts for a portfolio of countries.

• Write research notes on a daily basis, as well as contributing to monthly and quarterly analysis, producing both country-specific and thematic regional research including economic growth, fiscal & monetary policy, trade, debt dynamics, political risk, financial markets and demographics.
• Work on maintaining and further developing proprietary data sets that add analytical value.

·       Work with sales and clients to represent the team and deliver key views and forecasts in a concise and articulate manner during client engagements as well as at industry events.

You May be a Good Fit if:

·       You have a degree in economics or a closely related field.

·       A relevant background working as a macroeconomic/sovereign risk analyst required, with experience in analytical writing, data management, and forecasting. 

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

·       Strong analytical and analytical writing ability, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

·       Fluent spoken and written English, other languages beneficial.

·       Strong public speaker.

·       Ability to work with and analyse large data sets and forecast across key macroeconomic indicators, particularly for emerging markets.

·       Experience of programming in R/Python and strong skills in quantitative analysis, including data manipulation, statistical modeling, and visualisation.

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: 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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