Senior MRA / Market Research Associate

Sr MRA / Market Research Associate- BRM (Mexico City)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Market Research Associate (BRM) based out of our Mexico City office. 

To efficiently support the day-to-day of the Business and Relationship Management sub-segment with professionalism and under modest supervision.  To be able to maintain operations of the department in the absence of the immediate supervisor, either with remote supervision/instructions or requesting guidance from another senior manager; communicate with senior management/executives; perform duties of more complexity requiring independent judgment; understand company policies and procedures and the importance of trust, confidentiality and accuracy.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to high-level professionals across regional and global markets.
• Opportunity to drive growth in a key market and contribute to Fitch’s success in Latin America.
• Participation in sector-focused events and initiatives.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Prepare new proposals and amendments of existing commercial relationships
• Initiate follow-up action with banker, investor, structurer or issuer
• Research, filter and prepare target lists for specific sectors in coordination with the BRM professional responsible for that sector.
• Establish and maintain documents and records in appropriate files
• Elaborate periodic reports using MS Excel and PowerPoint (statistics/management information) besides using AI tools to be able to criticize the data.
• Inform technical staff (local and international) of new transactions, co-ordinate and inform ADM and Accounting, file documents and contracts
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of department attendance records
• With adequate coaching, represent Fitch Ratings and BRM in external events or in meetings when principal is not available
• Maintain databases, logs and minutes as appropriate for department
• Provide customer service (internal and external)
• Maintain department calendar, schedule meetings and conference calls, and coordinate as needed with Conference Center
• Provide additional administrative support as needed
• Together with Administrative Assistant coordinate and prepare events and conferences

What You Need to Have:

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• University degree or final year of university, with or without relevant work experience
• Good command of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of AI tools
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interface at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability and willingness to learn new tasks and software as required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel, coworkers and business professionals
• Ability to recognize and suggest solutions to problems arising from day-to-day activities of the group
• Ability to project a positive, concerned image to external parties and coworkers

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Thorough knowledge of business Spanish
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
• Basic expertise in Financial Markets is a plus.

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 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 offer 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 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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