(Senior) Market Research Associate, Business Relationship Management Structured Finance, London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a (Senior) Market Research Associate to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with senior management and contribute to the growth of the Structured Finance and Covered Bonds portfolio across EMEA. The successful candidate will support market research and analysis, manage client relationships, and assist in marketing efforts. With a focus on career progression and a collaborative environment, this position is ideal for someone eager to develop their skills in business development and relationship management.

Benefits

Career path progression

International work environment

Friendly and dynamic team

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in market research and analysis in finance.
• Strong communication skills for client engagement.
• Ability to manage regulatory requirements effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the EMEA Structured Finance BRM Team with various tasks.
• Contribute to market research and analysis for strategic planning.
• Prepare marketing materials and manage financial reporting.

Skills

Market Research

Data Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Contract Lifecycle Management System

LCD News

Creditsights

Concept ABS

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(Senior) Market Research Associate, Business Relationship Management Structured Finance, London, London

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Client:

Fitch Ratings

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Fitch Ratings Business Relationship Management (BRM) Structured Finance team is currently seeking a (Senior) Market Research Associate based out of our London office.

The role is based within the Business Relationship Management (BRM) group in London, which leads business development and marketing efforts for Fitch Rating’s Structured Finance (SF) and Covered Bonds (CVB) market segment franchise across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

What We Offer:

• Be part of an international corporation, working in an international environment with high values and inclusion policies
• High visibility, working directly with senior management
• Very well-established team who work in a friendly yet dynamic environment with low rotation
• Career path progression available to the successful candidate
• Opportunity to develop within BRM and beyond with multiple learning opportunities

We’ll Count on You To:

The BRM team is responsible for the growth and development of the SF and CVB portfolio through a two-pronged approach leveraging relationships with senior decision makers in issuing entities and investment banks with the principal objective to generate new rating mandates and retaining existing ones.

This role will suit someone who is seeking to develop a career in a business development or relationship management/marketing role.

• Support the EMEA Structured Finance BRM Team Assist in ad hoc requests from the European SF BRM team including: Preparing engagement letters through the Contract Lifecycle Management system Organizing meetings Updating the contacts database Monthly reporting and KPIs analysis Regularly liaise with internal teams such as: Accounts team to help deal with open billing queries Legal team to assist in contractual changes requested by clients
• Market Research and Analysis Contribute to the analysis of securitisation market data using systems (, LCD News, Creditsights, Concept ABS) Monitor market activity and identify trends relevant to Fitch Rating’s commercial efforts Support BRM’s wider marketing strategy through research and maintaining the market share data entry process on a monthly and weekly basis Attention to detail is imperative for strategic planning with senior management
• Regulatory Ensure the SF BRM team meets regulatory requirements by: Running sanction searches and KYC checks on all engaged companies Updating the system with related counterparties to transactions Updating the website monthly with all engaged transactions
• Marketing Act as a backup for sending monthly and intraday newsletters/emails to external contacts Track opens and click-through rates and analyze the data Liaise with the Investor Development Team Support the execution of webinars, videos, or any other marketing activities around Fitch’s strategic initiatives in collaboration with the marketing and digital teams
• Preparation of Marketing Materials Prepare pitch books, quarterly market share slides, and other marketing materials as required to support the SF BRM team’s marketing efforts
• Financial Reporting and Budget Analysis Act as a backup when required to manage the European Structured Finance pipeline and budget Produce monthly and annual management information and reporting for the EMEA region (knowledge of financial reporting would be advantageous)