Junior Market & Macro Research Analyst – Integrated Risk

Plata (Banco Plata); United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plata (Banco Plata) in the United States is seeking an analyst to join the Integrated Risk Management team, focusing on market and macro research. You will provide senior management with market insights and support capital and liquidity planning for Mexico and other markets.

The role requires strong economics/finance foundations, excellent Excel skills, and clear written communication in English. You will work remotely with teams across the region, translating data into concise memos and slides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics or finance from a strong university.
• Ability to read financial statements and analyze key metrics (growth, margins, cost of risk, NPL, ROE).
• Solid understanding of how economies, companies and banks operate.
• Strong Excel skills and structured thinking with clear writing.
• English at B2 level or higher; independent and self-organized with remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly market overviews and quarterly competitor benchmarks using regulatory data and company reports.
• Track Mexico’s macroeconomy and household debt and translate into risk and planning inputs.
• Conduct deep dives on banks and fintechs in Mexico, Colombia and other markets as requested.
• Estimate market sizes and assess attractiveness of markets or segments.
• Convert findings into concise slides and English memos with clear conclusions.

Skills

Excel

Financial statement analysis

Structured thinking

Clear writing

Remote teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Finance

Job description

Plata (Banco Plata) in the United States is seeking an analyst to join the Integrated Risk Management team, focusing on market and macro research. You will provide senior management with market insights and support capital and liquidity planning for Mexico and other markets.

The role requires strong economics/finance foundations, excellent Excel skills, and clear written communication in English. You will work remotely with teams across the region, translating data into concise memos and slides.