Analyst, Operational Risk

Analyst, Operational Risk – BMI

BMI is currently seeking a Research Analyst to join the Operational Risk Research team in Pretoria, South Africa. BMI is a Fitch Solutions company. Fitch Solutions is a part of the Hearst-owned Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services.

The Operational Risk Research team produces daily and quarterly written and data-centric analysis of business environment risk developments and key trends across labour, logistics, defence and trade and investment policies for a global audience of public and private sector clients. Client presentations and bespoke research projects also form part of the regular workload.

What We Offer:

• Great development opportunities for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in operational risk, supply chain risk and economics.
• Extensive internal training
• Career development and growth opportunities
• A dynamic and global team
• High visibility in a company with a strong global reputation
• Ensuring data and research accuracy.
• Opportunity to develop a holistic ‘connected thinking’ approach to analysis through collaboration with economists, political experts, and sector specialists.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Take ownership of a suite of region-specific reports, datasets and 10-year forecasts.
• Identify and analyse key trends and articulate the risks and opportunities facing investors/ market stakeholders across the sector value chain.
• Examining macroeconomic and financial data, company strategies and key business environment developments.
• Produce insightful and actionable research and contribute to ad hoc reports and special projects as you become a subject matter expert.
• Interact with and support our global sales team and with clients to communicate our industry views and drive engagement with our data.
• Support team leaders in the development of new research initiatives evolving with the industry. 

What You Need to Have:

• Degree with a focus on Economics, Econometrics, Logistics, Finance, International Relations, Statistics, Data Sciences or a related field – (post-graduate/ advanced degree/qualification would be an advantage).
• Demonstrable ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking.
• Strong writing and numeracy skills are essential; Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills key. Python/R/VBA skills desirable.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Existing knowledge of logistics, data analytics, trade and investment topics.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, while being able to convey key points effectively
• Innovative mindset, ability to develop data/research tools and supporting the adoption of new analytical techniques and approaches.
• Ability to convey, clearly and concisely, key points through verbal and graphic skills
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and being willing to take on projects at short notice
• Postgraduate degree / professional qualification
• Previous experience in research/ analytical roles

About 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 website:  

  www.fitchsolutions.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.

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