Director, Head of Americas Country Risk

BMI is currently seeking a Head of Americas Country Risk based out of our New York City office.

This is an opportunity to join the Americas Country Risk team at the top-ranked independent research provider BMI, a Fitch Solutions Company. You will be contributing to our market intelligence service, providing analytical research for senior decision makers in banks, consultancies, multinational corporations, investment funds and government agencies. BMI delivers macro research, analytical tools and political risk services to the global financial community. Fitch Solutions, along with Fitch Ratings and Fitch Learning, are part of the Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.

What We Offer:

• Strong culture and great team
• High visibility with clients and media
• Good work-life balance
• Significant development opportunities
• Strong networking opportunities across Fitch Group companies

 

We’ll Count on You To:

• Mentor, train and actively work to progress and develop the analysts in the team
• Inspire and encourage members of the team to perform at high levels of excellence following your example
• Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders, including building close relationships with key analysts and the Sales teams.
• Manage a complex and diverse workload, balancing analytical & forecasting responsibilities with broader team priorities including training, editing and commercial activities
• Set the editorial and analytical direction of the day-to-day research output of the team, including providing analytical and thought leadership
• Be the analytical lead for a portfolio of key countries and thematic regional research

• Contribute to broader research team-wide projects and initiatives
• Represent the team and deliver views and forecasts during client engagements as well as at industry events
• Work proactively with our sales team to support our clients

 

What You Need to Have:

• Significant relevant experience in economic analysis, with a focus on the Americas, but we would consider a strong candidate who has been focused on a different region
• Experience managing a team or group of more junior analysts
• MA/MSc Economics or relevant work experience

• Fluent spoken and written English, Spanish helpful, but not necessary
• Strong public speaking skills
• The ability to work with and analyze large data sets and forecast across key macroeconomic indicators
• To write clearly and to explain technical concepts in simple terms
• The ability to cope with time pressure and tight deadlines

 

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• CFA designation and excel/python skills
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex economic trends
• Curious about the intersection between markets, macro, politics and sectors
• Interest in the US elections

 

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk management capabilities and helps identify strategic opportunities.  Its analysts, lawyers, journalists and economists offer in-depth views on credit markets, credit risk, ESG, developed and emerging markets, industry sectors and individual credits. 

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