Analyst, Country Risk, Sub-Saharan Africa

Fitch Ratings; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Pretoria is seeking a Sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk Analyst to provide economic and political risk analysis for various countries. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in economics with experience in analytical writing and data management. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth, including tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare

Inclusive workplace policies

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a macroeconomic or sovereign risk analyst.
• Skills in analytical writing, data management, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Provide economic, political risk, and financial market analysis.
• Write research notes daily and contribute to reports.
• Engage with clients by presenting forecasts.

Skills

Analytical writing

Data management

Forecasting

Public speaking

Programming in R/Python

Education

Degree in economics or a related field

Job description

BMI is currently seeking a Sub-Saharan Africa Country Risk Analyst based out of our Pretoria office.

BMI provides systematic, independent, and data-driven market insights, analysis, and forecasts to help customers recognize risks and opportunities across markets and industries. With nearly 40 years of experience, we offer impartial views to support strategic planning and investment decisions.

At BMI, we are committed to helping clients manage risks and opportunities in global markets. By joining our team, you will influence strategic decisions of leading organizations, collaborating with industry experts and thought leaders to shape the future of various sectors. We prioritize our colleagues' development, offering opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow careers in a supportive environment.

Learn more about a career at BMI by visiting our website.

About the Team

The Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Country Risk team comprises six analysts producing ten-year forecasts for all 49 markets in the region. Our work combines macro-political analysis with regional insights, including client briefings and presentations on topics such as growth, fiscal policies, foreign exchange issues, and security risks.

How You’ll Make an Impact :

• Provide regular economic, political risk, and financial market analysis and forecasts for a portfolio of countries in the region.
• Write research notes daily and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports, covering economic growth, fiscal & monetary policy, trade, debt, political risk, financial markets, and demographics.
• Maintain and develop proprietary data sets to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Engage with sales and clients, presenting key views and forecasts clearly during client interactions and industry events.

You May be a Good Fit if :

• You hold a degree in economics or a related field.
• You have relevant experience as a macroeconomic or sovereign risk analyst, with skills in analytical writing, data management, and forecasting.

What Would Make You Stand Out :

• Strong analytical and writing skills, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent public speaking abilities.
• Experience working with large datasets and forecasting macroeconomic indicators, especially for emerging markets.
• Programming skills in R/Python and expertise in quantitative analysis, data manipulation, statistical modeling, and visualization.

Why Choose Fitch :

• Hybrid work environment with 3 days in the office per week.
• Opportunities for learning, leadership development, and mentorship.
• Tuition reimbursement to support your goals.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing programs.
• Family-friendly policies, including parental leave.
• Inclusive workplace with Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteer opportunities and community engagement.

Fitch is committed to providing objective and timely credit opinions. Employees must avoid conflicts of interest and declare holdings that may conflict with their duties. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, evaluating applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

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