Market Research Associate - FI Brazil

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Market Research Associate - FI Brazil

BRM (Business and Relationship Management) is currently seeking a market research associate based out of our São Paulo office.

The Market Research Associate role is housed within the Business and Relationship Management (BRM) group based in São Paulo.  

The candidate will be a key member of the Financial Institutions team. This team's principal objectives are to support the relevant FI Relationship Managers in their relationships with Banks, Insurance Companies, Non-bank Financial Institutions and Fund and Asset Managers.

What We Offer:

• Fast-paced learning curve of how the capital markets work
• Access to a wealth of knowledge about how credit ratings work
• Competitive compensation package

We’ll Count on You To:

• Support the FI Brazil commercial team in their dealings with Banks, Insurance Companies, Non-bank Financial Institutions and Fund and Asset Managers.
• Deep capital markets research and prepare briefings for meetings
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations, marketing materials and email campaigns under guidance from senior members of the team.
• Understand and monitor competitors’ ratings, maintaining internal reports and internal database with company/target and contacts information.
• Monitor news, keep track of Brazil’s capital markets activities (local and external debt issuances), refinancing and M&A activities daily

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or analytically focused field of study.
• Previous commercial support experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and attention to details
• Be pro-active on researching and finding new business opportunities (business oriented), strong organizational skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Capital Markets Experience.
• Salesforce User
• Self-starter who can understand objectives, work independently and is highly motived.
• Team oriented, with ability to effectively build relationships 

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 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.

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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

UNITED STATES ONLY:  As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Fitch requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after October 4, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  Fitch will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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