Market Research Associate
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About The Position
The Market Research Associate position at Fitch Ratings is a vital role within the Business Relationship Management / Investor Development Team, located in New York City. This team is dedicated to promoting Fitch's ratings and research among key investors, aiming to drive demand for Fitch Ratings and related products. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in cultivating relationships with significant institutional investors through various engagement strategies, including research distributions, webinars, roundtables, and industry events. This position offers high visibility, allowing the associate to work directly with senior team members, clients, and other market participants, providing exposure to multiple business sectors as part of a dynamic and respected global team. The Market Research Associate will support senior members of the Investor Development Team (IDT) in managing and developing Fitch's business relationships. A fundamental understanding of the debt capital markets and ratings business is essential for this role. The candidate will be responsible for conducting specialized market research to formulate outreach and engagement strategies, under the guidance of senior team members. This includes the strategic distribution of product research through electronic channels and managing multiple projects concurrently. The IDT regularly hosts conference calls, webinars, live events, and meetings, and the Market Research Associate will be central to organizing, coordinating, and executing these activities. Additionally, the candidate will maintain and enhance quantitative databases and analyze client engagement data sets, reporting on client engagement, readership, and outreach statistics. This role is designed for a self-starter who can understand objectives, take initiative, and work independently on day-to-day activities and special projects. The candidate should possess strong analytical capabilities and aspirations toward developing business development skills and client analytics acumen over the long term. The position also offers opportunities for professional development and growth, collaboration on various projects with global team members, and the chance to develop research, marketing, and presentation skills. Overall, this role is an excellent opportunity for career development within the Business and Relationship Management team and beyond.
