Market Research Associate, BRM Financial Institutions - Frankfurt

Fitch Group; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Market Research Associate in Frankfurt to support the Financial Institutions team. This exciting role involves maintaining data in Salesforce, preparing agreements, and engaging with clients to optimize relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and strong analytical skills, with a focus on communication and attention to detail. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and promotes continuous learning, while making a significant impact in the financial markets. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Leistungen

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Retirement Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Healthcare

Supportive Parenting Policies

Inclusive Work Environment

Paid Volunteer Days

Matched Funding for Donations

Qualifikationen

• University degree in business, finance, economics, or data analytics preferred.
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and Excel, including data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and update data in Salesforce CRM system.
• Prepare commercial agreements and organize external meetings.

Kenntnisse

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal Skills

Ausbildung

Relevant University Degree

Apprenticeship in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Market Research Associate based out of our Frankfurt office.

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

About the Team

This exciting role will report to a Senior Director in the EMEA Financial Institutions (FI) Business & Relationship Management (BRM) team. The principal objective is to support the FI Team with the origination of new FI rating mandates, through targeted outreach and client engagement, as well as to manage and optimize existing relationships, with issuers and other market participants.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Maintain and update data in our Salesforce CRM system
• Prepare commercial agreements for new and existing issuers
• Organise external meetings, prepare background information and follow up as required
• As part of the FI Associates Pool, collaborate on global projects and assist with events
• Respond to external stakeholder and internal requests (‘day-to-day’ business)
• Develop impactful presentations and other marketing materials
• Research and validate new business opportunities, combining actionable market data from multiple sources

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Relevant university degree or apprenticeship, preferably in a business, finance, economics, data analytics related field
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel/data analytic skills (lookups/index/pivot tables/macros/formulae/shortcuts)
• Fluent spoken and written communications skills in English and German, Turkish an additional advantage

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, adapt and respond to changing priorities
• Self-starter with excellent time management, organizational and completion skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Prior knowledge of CRM systems and experience in financial markets an advantage

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.