Jobs at Fitch Solutions

Autos Analyst 

• BMI is currently seeking an Autos Analyst, who will focus on the global automotive industry, based out of our Pretoria office. 

What We Offer

• An opportunity to contribute to our market intelligence service, providing analytical research.
• Working with senior decision makers in multinational corporations, consultancies, government agencies, banks and investment funds.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop deep industry knowledge, becoming an expert in your field.
• Take responsibility for maintaining and forecasting data with a focus on timeliness, accuracy and adherence to data guidelines.
• Produce high quality written research and be prepared to communicate views with other team members.
• Work towards undertaking client engagements.
• Manage a diverse workload including analysis, reports, client engagement, presentations and training.

What You Need to Have:

• Relevant experience working in positions of analysis and research, including experience writing around data forecasts and industry trends.
• Ability to manage deadlines and expectations around workload and capacity.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Good presentation skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience of researching the automotive industry or a related sector such as transport is highly desirable.
• Interest in working in a Connected Thinking environment that encourages cross-industry analysis.
• Client-facing experience.

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What We Offer:

• Great development opportunities for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in power markets, renewable technologies and economics.
• Potential to get in front of our clients to present research views and assist them with investment projects.
• Develop a holistic ‘connected thinking’ approach to analysis through collaboration with economists, political experts, and sector specialists.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Take ownership of a suite of region-specific reports, datasets and 10-year forecasts.
• Identify and analyse key power market and renewable trends and articulate the risks and opportunities facing sector stakeholders up and down the value chain.
• Produce insightful and actionable research and contribute to ad hoc reports and special projects as you become a subject matter expert.
• Interact with and support our global sales team and with clients to communicate our industry views and drive engagement with our data.
• Support team leaders in the development of new research initiatives evolving with the industry. 

What You Need to Have:

• A degree with a focus on Power, Economics, Finance, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in power markets, related economics, renewable technology related analysis and research.
• Demonstrable ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking.
• Strong writing and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Existing experience working in some of the following: power market economics/politics, electricity prices, transmission grids, power storage, renewables and broader topics such as CAPEX and decarbonisation.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, while being able to convey key points effectively.
• Ability to convey, clearly and concisely, key points through verbal and graphic skills
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and being willing to take on projects at short notice