Analyst, BMI Advisory, Mumbai (1 year contract)

BMI is currently seeking an Analyst in BMI Advisory team based out of our Mumbai office. This is a one year fixed-term contract.

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.

Want to learn more about a career at BMI? Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/BMI/

About the Team

The Analyst reports to the Risk Advisory Team Lead and works in close partnership with the Senior SME (technical authority), Advisory BD team, Risk Advisory Team Lead, the Mumbai Analyst Team, and Fitch Solutions Product Specialists. The role supports the delivery of risk advisory projects by conducting risk modeling, data validation, research, and analysis; preparing client-ready materials; and presenting internally and externally while maintaining high standards of quality and documentation.

In addition, the Analyst collaborates across teams, applies standard techniques and methodologies with guidance, contributes to process improvements and innovation, and develops domain expertise aligned with client objectives.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture aligned to Fitch Solutions values.
• Participate in stand-ups, one-to-ones, and retrospectives; share clear updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Role-model professionalism, constructive feedback uptake, and accountability in day-to-day work.
• Proactively share knowledge, templates, and tips with peers; act as a buddy to new joiners when requested.

• Set personal objectives aligned to team goals; track progress and seek regular feedback from the Team Lead.
• Maintain high personal performance standards; respond constructively to coaching and address any underperformance areas promptly.

Project and Client Management

• Execute assigned project tasks to agreed timelines and quality; independently manage limited tasks or workstreams with support, including:
  • Apply standard techniques under guidance from the Team Lead and SME.
  • Conduct data gathering, validation and analysis including credit model, ECL validation etc.
  • Support with the building of deliverables including presentations, reports and other content such as thought leadership whitepapers.
• Join client meetings with support as required; take notes, prepare materials, and follow up on actions.

• Apply commercial thinking to work; identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities in delivery processes.

• Track and report task-level metrics as requested; flag risks to timelines/quality early with data-driven options
• Ensure compliance with policies, data security, and editorial standards; uphold DEI policies and guidelines in daily work.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Fluent in English
• Working knowledge of credit risk concepts (e.g., counterparty/sovereign/corporate risk, rating frameworks, basic credit models)
• A curious mind with very strong data analytics skills and problem solving
• The ability to conduct research on an industry or company including financial analysis, it’s competitive environment, industry and market dynamics
• Proficiency with MS Office/365; very strong Excel and data skills; familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Jira/Trello or equivalent); basic Python is an advantage

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Experience or a strong interest in credit risk. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply.
• A self-starter who can show initiative, work independently, prioritise your own work and multi-task
• Ability to apply standard techniques and conduct analyses with support; clear articulation of implications for clients
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail, prioritisation, and time management

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 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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