Market Research Associate, U.S Non-Bank Financial Institutions

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Business & Relationship Management (BRM) is currently seeking a Market Research Associate based in our New York office. U.S. Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) Business Relationship Management (BRM) is looking for a candidate to support our team by originating new rating mandates and managing key existing relationships in this dynamic sector. The role will report to a Senior Director on the NBFI team.

Fitch’s NBFI group has grown extensively in recent years and the candidate will manage several critical tasks in a large deal pipeline. Exceptional data‑management skills are essential, including tracking, organizing, and maintaining accurate records for a high volume of transactions involving commercial agreements, invoicing, and revenue reporting. You will be accountable for ensuring deals are invoiced accurately and on time, with direct visibility to senior management.

• The opportunity to participate and further grow into market‑facing activities, joining the senior team in frequent interaction with bankers, investors, and fund managers across public and private markets.
• Direct involvement in revenue‑critical functions for a team with high visibility from senior management.
• Opportunity to develop research, marketing, and presentation skills.
• Early opportunity to develop strategic marketing and client‑management skills.
• Unique opportunity to advance within Fitch.

• Track, organize, and maintain a comprehensive and accurate database of current and prospective deals/transactions, ensuring all records are up to date and easily accessible.
• Keep track of data related to current and prospective deals, coordinating closely with Fitch’s finance team to ensure proper and timely invoicing. Prepare summaries related to business growth, revenue growth, and prospective deals at a moment’s notice for senior management.
• Coordinate with Fitch’s finance team to process associated billing and ensure proper revenue management.
• Manage and organize data within MS Excel and other tools/dashboards to ensure accuracy and consistency. Assist in creating and maintaining templates for recurring reports to senior management.
• Prepare commercial agreement documents, proactively monitor deal status and follow up with internal and external stakeholders to move opportunities forward.
• Schedule and attend client meetings, taking detailed notes and maintaining data in internal systems at the direction of senior BRMs.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance the efficiency of data and revenue management.

• A relevant university degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, or data analytics.
• Excellent Excel/data analytic skills (lookups, index, pivot tables, macros, formulas, shortcuts, etc.).
• Strong PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; other languages are an advantage.
• Aptitude to learn new data systems and incorporate them into research.

• Attention to detail.
• Integrity, curiosity, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.
• Self‑starter with strong time management and first‑class organizational and delivery skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, adapt, and respond to changing priorities.
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