Director, Global Economist (Emerging Markets)

Fitch Ratings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Global Economist to conduct country risk analysis and provide thought leadership on macroeconomic trends. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in economics and at least 10 years of experience, particularly in emerging markets. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently with commercial teams. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Culture of learning & mobility

Retirement planning

Healthcare offerings

Supportive parenting policies

Inclusive work environment

Dedication to giving back

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in country risk analysis.
• Substantial expertise in macroeconomic forecasting and country risk assessments.
• Demonstrable experience in advising clients on country risk.

Responsibilities

• Perform global country risk analysis and produce standard-setting content.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients regarding their country risk concerns.
• Lead emerging market coverage and coordinate with country risk analysts.

Skills

Macroeconomic forecasting

Country risk analysis

Strong communication skills

Experience in emerging markets

Education

Master’s degree in economics

Job description

BMI is currently seeking a Global Economist(Emerging Markets).

BMI's systematic,independentand data-driven market insights,analysisand forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we haveprovidedimpartial views to support our customers’ strategic plans and investment decisions.

At BMI,we’reproud 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 rolewill 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 colleaguesa great placeto work, with opportunities to learn, innovate, develop their careers, and serve the community.

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HowYou’llMake an Impact :

• You will play a key role in our global country risk analysis, helping to set views, producing standard-setting content, and providing intellectual leadership on macroeconomics, countryriskand big global themes.
• You will be a key point of contact for clients and for BMI’s commercial team, spending a significant amount of time talking to clients to help them understand our views, and how these views affect their business.
• You will take a leading role in ouremerging marketcoveragein particular, drivingviews, identifying emerging themes,andco-ordinatingwithourcountryrisk analysts.

You May be a Good Fit if :

• We are looking for an experienced analyst with a master’s degree in economics and at least 10 years’ experience in country risk analysis.
• You shoulddemonstratesubstantialexpertisein macroeconomic forecasting and country risk assessments.
• You should have experience coveringemerging marketsfrom an economic and political risk perspective.
• You will also need todemonstratesubstantial experience of helping clients understand country risk

What Would Make You Stand Out :

• Very strongcommunication skills, able to distill complex macroeconomic issues into clear and concise narratives to match client requirements
• Experience managing people and teams
• A good understanding of the interplay between geopolitics and economics
• An understanding of the impact of country risk on key global industries
• The ability to work independently with commercial teams toengage withclients.

Why Choose Fitch :

• Hybrid Work Environment : 3 days a week in officerequiredbased 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 : C omprehensive 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 workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back : Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations andample opportunitiesto volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets withobjective,timely,independentand 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 FitchRatingsyou 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 Affinitive Action Employer. We evaluatequalified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.