Analyst, Autos

BMI is currently seeking an Autos Analyst based out of our Pretoria office.  

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

BMI’s Autos team is spread across London and South Africa and is responsible for forecasting and analysis related to the global automotive industry. Each analyst has their own portfolio of countries and subject matter areas, making them experts in their field.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Develop deep industry knowledge, becoming an expert in your field.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and forecasting data with a focus on timeliness, accuracy and adherence to data guidelines.
• Produce high quality written research and be prepared to communicate views with other team members.
• Work towards undertaking commercial engagements which add value for our clients.
• Manage a diverse workload including analysis, reports, client engagement, presentations and training.
  
  

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You have relevant experience working in positions of analysis and research, including experience writing around data forecasts and industry trends.

• You have good written and verbal communication skills to convey our views to key stakeholders.
• You can manage and manipulate data to drive the narrative of your analysis.

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Experience with data and coding packages such as Python
• Client-facing experience
• Interest in working in a ‘Connected Thinking’ environment that encourages collaboration with analysts in other teams.

Why Choose Fitch: 

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• 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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