Market Research Associate

Market Research Associate – Structured Finance & Covered Bonds (SF & CVB) BRM – London

Fitch Ratings’ Business Relationship Management (BRM) team is seeking a Market Research Associate to join its Structured Finance & Covered Bonds (SF & CVB) BRM team in London.

The SF & CVB BRM team leads business development and marketing activity for Fitch Ratings’ Structured Finance and Covered Bonds franchise across the EMEA region. The team supports the growth of the portfolio through market intelligence, commercial strategy and engagement with issuers, arrangers and investors.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with data, solving data-related problems, identifying market trends, and turning analysis into clear, effective presentations. It is a strong opportunity for a candidate looking to develop a career in business development, market analysis, relationship management, or strategic marketing within financial services.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in an international, collaborative and inclusive environment.
• High visibility and exposure to senior management and key stakeholders.
• A well-established team with a supportive culture and low turnover.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within BRM and across Fitch.
• Access to a broad range of learning and development opportunities.

We’ll Count on You To

Support the EMEA SF & CVB BRM Team

• Provide day-to-day business and marketing support.
• Prepare engagement letters via the Contract Lifecycle Management system.
• Organise meetings and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain internal contact databases.
• Support monthly reporting, KPI tracking, and pipeline monitoring.
• Liaise with teams such as Accounts and Legal to resolve billing queries and update documentation.
• Collaborate on global projects and assist with events where required.

Market Research, Data Mining & Analysis

• Gather, organise, and analyse market data from internal and external sources.
• Research issuance activity, market trends, competitors, and opportunities across Structured Finance and Covered Bonds.
• Maintain market share and transaction tracking.
• Identify trends and insights from large datasets.
• Improve data quality and reporting tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Produce analysis to help position Fitch with issuers, arrangers, and investors.

Presentation & Marketing Materials

• Prepare pitch books, market updates, market share slides, and other marketing materials.
• Turn data and analysis into clear, effective presentations.
• Tailor materials for issuers, arrangers, investors, and internal stakeholders.

Financial Reporting & Management Information

• Support management of the EMEA Structured Finance and Covered Bonds pipeline.
• Produce regular management reporting for the region.
• Assist with data reconciliation and reporting accuracy.

What You Need to Have

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience researching, manipulating, and reporting data.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint and Word.
• Proactive approach with strong organisation and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced team environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Exposure to Structured Finance, Covered Bonds, securitisation, or capital markets.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, CreditSights, or similar research tools.
• Experience with Salesforce, SAP, or other CRM/reporting systems.
• Interest in using data to support commercial strategy and business development.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate analysis clearly.
• Budgeting or financial reporting experience.

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, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

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 Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence 

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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