Associate Director - Africa BRM & CFO Relationships

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate Director or Director for Business and Relationship Management to develop its African ratings portfolio. The candidate will manage relationships and identify new business opportunities with key financial players, showcasing Fitch's brand. Qualifications include extensive financial services experience and CRM system proficiency. This position requires strong communication skills and a good understanding of the African business environment. A hybrid working model is implemented, requiring three days in the office.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Dedicated training and leadership development

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Family-friendly policies

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of financial services/investment banking experience.
• Experience with Client Relationship Management systems.
• Knowledge of the African business environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop Fitch’s regional ratings portfolio in Africa.
• Manage existing relationships to maximize business retention.
• Identify new business opportunities for Fitch's services.
• Coordinate virtual and in-person events with market participants.

Skills

Financial services experience

CRM system proficiency

Understanding of African business environment

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking an Associate Director or Director for Business and Relationship Management to develop its African ratings portfolio. The candidate will manage relationships and identify new business opportunities with key financial players, showcasing Fitch's brand. Qualifications include extensive financial services experience and CRM system proficiency. This position requires strong communication skills and a good understanding of the African business environment. A hybrid working model is implemented, requiring three days in the office.