Group Strategy Intern

Group Strategy Internship

Fitch Group Strategy is currently seeking an intern based out of our London office.  The internship will start June 15th and run for 9 weeks.

Fitch Group Strategy assists the leadership team by providing relevant analysis and insights in support of decision-making. The team also acts as an internal consulting arm within Fitch Group, providing strategic advisory on a variety of areas across the organisation.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience - Engage in projects that provide practical experience and a deeper understanding of the finance industry.
• Support & mentorship - Benefit from the support and insights of experienced professionals who are eager to help you grow and succeed.
• Skills development - Enhance your skills through training and hands-on application.
• Networking opportunities - Connect with a diverse group of financial services professionals and fellow interns, building relationships, as well as gain exposure to other functions across the business.
• Collaborative culture - Experience a team-oriented culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and learning.
• Hybrid working – Work within a hybrid model that supports flexibility and productivity.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Assist with aspects of monthly and quarterly reporting for senior management.
• Utilize analytical tools to explore large datasets and identify patterns.
• Generate competitor profiles and analysis.
• Support other team members with project work as required – this may include desk-based research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, market and competitive landscape assessments.

What You Need to Have:

• Students attending an accredited university, preferably working towards a degree in Finance, Economics, Business or similar analytical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and ability to tackle complex problems in a structured manner 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of focus on work quality and attention to detail

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Familiarity with Power BI or other BI software
• Experience using Open AI ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Meta Llama or similar LLM tools
• A proactive attitude with a demonstrated ability to take initiative 
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively 

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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