Fitch Ratings · 2 days ago
Market Research Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrFitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings and research, and they are seeking a Market Research Associate/Senior Market Research Associate to work in their Business & Relationship Management team. The role involves managing a large deal pipeline, ensuring accurate data management, and supporting senior team members in expanding relationships with fund managers and investors.
Financial ServicesInformation ServicesRisk ManagementVenture Capital
Hiring Manager
Richard Alagoa
Responsibilities
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. This area is critical and will have high visibility directly from senior 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
Qualification
Required
Relevant university degree, preferably in a business, finance, economics, data analytics, or related field
Exceptional skills directly related to data management, accounting and invoicing/revenue management
Proven experience managing transaction pipelines and accounting/revenue management is preferred
High attention to detail is required
Strong Excel skills (e.g., lookups/index/pivot tables/macros/shortcuts) with ability to organize and manage large volumes of information and use this to generate summary reports for senior management, often on short notice
Self-starter with strong time management and advanced organizational skills
Advanced PowerPoint skills to prepare presentations for senior management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deal-driven work environment
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with key internal/external stakeholders, and the desire to grow into a market-facing role over time
Candidate should be a proactive 'self-starter' who is comfortable with direct responsibility for critical tasks and accountability to the senior team
Ability to organize and prioritize competing demands and manage multiple tasks efficiently
Preferred
Familiarity with private equity/credit markets and/or experience in the funds industry
Demonstrated experience managing a large client base or pipeline, with responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely invoicing
Prior knowledge of CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
Clear ambition to develop market-facing skills and advance into a client-facing role
Benefits
Commission earnings
Discretionary bonuses
Long-term incentives
Other benefits sponsored by Fitch
Company
Fitch Ratings
Fitch Ratings is a global rating agency committed to providing the world’s credit markets with independent and prospective credit.
Founded in 1913
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Hearst Communications
2006-03-15Corporate Round
Leadership Team
Tracey Perini
Chief Financial Officer
Laura Porter
Global Group Head - Public Finance & Infrastructure
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