Fitch Solutions Data Analyst Jobs in South Africa

Fitch Solutions Data Analyst Jobs in South Africa

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, an industry-leading provider of credit risk products and services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch complies with all laws governing employment in each jurisdiction in which it operates, and provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws.

Fitch Solutions, a leading emerging markets analysis firm, is recruiting a high-calibre graduate to join its team in Centurion, Gauteng. We are seeking a bright, ambitious Data Analyst who will sit alongside and support our market-leading research team spanning offices in Centurion, London, New York and Singapore.

You will

be contributing to our market intelligence service, providing data and forecasts for senior decision makers in banks, consultancies, multinational corporations, investment funds and government agencies.

Responsibilities

Efficiently gathering time series data and compiling it for use by analysts

Forecasting time series data to support our analyst teams

Working alongside our Sales team to explain our forecasting methodologies and promote our business development

Working with the Head of Macro Intelligence Data to develop our product offering

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, ideally in economics
Applications from candidates with any background who have experience of working with economic or industry data would be welcomed.

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

Strong Excel proficiency

Previous experience (academic or professional) in analysis and research of global markets, political risk and macroeconomics

Experience with VBA for Excel and Python
Language skills

Prior work experience in related field (ideally private sector)


How to Apply


Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th September, 2019


For more information and job application details, see; Fitch Solutions Data Analyst Jobs in South Africa