Bmi Freelance Analyst

Fitch Solutions; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A global financial services company is looking for freelance analysts to update quarterly and annual industry reports. Candidates should have a degree in economics, strong research and writing skills, and an interest in macroeconomics. This is a contract role based in South Africa, with flexible work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Fluent English writing style.
• Previous experience in written analysis and research.
• Interest in global financial markets and world affairs.

Responsibilities

• Research recent industry events and relevant issues.
• Identify market and company trends.
• Update reports based on new data forecasts.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Ability to analyse large volumes of data

Interest in macroeconomics

Education

Degree of 2:1 or higher in economics or related subject

Tools

Content Management System (CMS)

Job description

Overview

Fitch Solutions is a global leader in emerging markets analysis, and produces Country Risk and Industry data and forecasts for over markets and 22 industry verticals.

The company provides clients with in-depth analysis of sectors, including country risk, banking, consumer, energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, defence, technology and other heavy industries.

Note : This is an open call for CVs and we have positions available now.

We will also have opportunities available on a rolling basis.

We will periodically review applications and if we have an available opportunity, we will respond directly to you.

About the role

We are looking for freelance analysts who have expertise in macroeconomics and / or a keen interest in one or more of our sectors to update quarterly and annual industry reports.

The successful applicant will have strong research and writing skills, the ability to cope with time pressure and deadlines, as well as an ability to work with and analyse large volumes of data.

Sector coverage

• Agribusiness
• Autos
• Banking
• Consumer & Retail
• Country Risk
• Crime, Defence & Security
• Food & Drink
• Infrastructure
• Insurance
• Education & Labour
• Medical Devices & Healthcare
• Oil & Gas
• Pharmaceuticals
• Power & Renewables
• Renewables
• Technology & Telecommunications
• Tourism
• Trade & Investment Risk

What you will do

Research recent industry events and relevant issues affecting the industry in a specific country.

Research recent activities of various companies and institutions linked with that sector and analysing the growth strategies.

Identify market and company trends.

Analyse datasets and large volumes of data.

Update the text of the reports based on your research and the new data forecasts provided.

Basic requirements

Based, or have the right to work in, South Africa

A degree of 2 : 1 or higher, ideally in economics or a related subject to the above sectors.

Fluent English writing style.

Keen interest in economics, global financial markets and world affairs.

Previous experience (academic or professional) in written analysis and research concerning the above markets.

Experience with a Content Management System (CMS) is desirable.

How to apply

Please send applications to : Job details

Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Contract

Job function : Analyst and Writing / Editing

Industries : Financial Services and Information Services

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Locations and compensation (as listed)

• Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
• Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
• South Africa
• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
• Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
• South Africa CA$30,

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