Data Analyst, CRIR Data, Pretoria

Fitch Ratings; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial information services provider, Fitch Ratings seeks a Data Analyst for its Pretoria office. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with experts, develop essential skills, and engage with diverse economic data. A supportive environment is provided for both experienced professionals and newcomers, fostering growth and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Dedicated trainings and mentorship programs

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Family-friendly policies

Collaborative workplace

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Academic or professional experience working with macroeconomic data.
• Understanding of economic forecasting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Close collaboration with Research Analysts on sector knowledge.
• Develop specialized area of interest or skill set within the team.
• Exposure to economic data and methodologies.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics or similar

Tools

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Data Analyst based out of our Pretoria office.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO).Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a “Best Place to Work in Technology” 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

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How You’ll Make an Impact :

• Close collaboration with Research Analysts who possess deep knowledge of sectors, such as Healthcare and Medical Devices.
• Work closely with colleagues across New York, London, Singapore and Pretoria offices.
• Supportive environment in which to developing your knowledge and skills.
• Exposure to a wide variety of economic data and methodologies.
• Opportunity to develop a specialized area of interest or skill set within the team

You May be a Good Fit if :

• Undergraduate degree in economics, statistics or similar.
• Academic or professional experience working with macroeconomic data
• Proficiency in Excel including commonly used formulas and techniques
• Exposure to economic forecasting and understanding of basic methodologies

What Would Make You Stand Out :

• Programming experience, especially VBA, Python and SQL; experience utilizing APIs
• Experience applying specific time-series forecasting methodologies
• Understanding of data governance principles and workflow management
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for problem solving

Why Choose Fitch :

• Hybrid Work Environment : 2 to 3 days a week in office required based 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 : Comprehensive 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 and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and 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 Fitch Ratings you 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 Affirmative 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.