Market Research Associate, North American Banks (BRM) - New York

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard, allowing you to have a real impact. Fitch embraces diversity, encourages authenticity, and supports conversations around equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect employees with similar backgrounds or life experiences, offering professional and personal support. With our expertise, we create data, information, and timely insights that influence decision‑making in a highly competitive market. We relentlessly innovate, unlock the power of human insights, and drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact – join us on this journey. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit‑market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help fund a century of growth and enable our clients to make important credit judgments with confidence. Market Research Associate, North American Banks Business & Relationship Management (BRM) is seeking a Market Research Associate based in our New York office. In this marketing and relationship‑management support role, you will report to a Senior Director on the Banks team with the primary objective of originating new rating mandates while managing and optimizing key existing relationships in the dynamic North American Banks sector. Key responsibilities include: Track, organize, and maintain a comprehensive and accurate database of current and prospective banks and transactions. Coordinate data related to current and prospective deals with Fitch’s finance team to ensure proper and timely invoicing, and prepare summaries related to business and revenue growth for senior management. Process associated billing and manage revenue to maintain high visibility directly from senior management. Maintain data within MS Excel and other tools/dashboards; assist in creating and maintaining templates for recurring reports. Research and identify new business opportunities in the North American Banks sector; monitor competitor rating actions, M&A activity, and debt issuance. Prepare commercial agreement documents and proactively monitor deal status, following up with internal and external stakeholders. Schedule and attend client meetings, take detailed notes, and maintain data in internal systems at the direction of senior BRMs. Identify process improvements and automation opportunities to improve data and revenue management efficiency. What We Offer The opportunity to grow into market‑facing activities and frequently interact with banks, rating advisors, and investors. Direct involvement in revenue‑critical functions with high visibility from senior management. Opportunities to develop research, marketing, and presentation skills. Early exposure to strategic marketing and client‑management responsibilities. Unique chance to advance within Fitch. We’ll Count On You To Track, organize, and maintain a comprehensive database of current and prospective banks and transactions. Keep data on current and prospective deals up to date, coordinating closely with Fitch’s finance team for invoicing and revenue reporting. Assist in billing processes and ensure proper revenue management. Maintain accuracy and consistency in MS Excel and other data tools. Research and identify business opportunities in the North American Banks sector. Prepare commercial agreement documents and monitor deal status. Schedule and attend client meetings, taking detailed notes and maintaining data. Identify and implement process improvements and automation. What You Need To Have A relevant university degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, or data analytics. Excellent Excel/data‑analytic skills (lookups, index, pivot tables, macros, formulas). 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. What Would Make You Stand Out Attention to detail. Integrity, curiosity, willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Self‑starter with strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to multi‑task, adapt, and respond to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Team‑oriented, capable of building relationships internally and externally within an international business environment. Prior knowledge of CRM systems. Debt Capital Markets experience or financial markets knowledge is advantageous. Why Fitch? Fitch Group’s global network of colleagues collaborates to achieve more than any individual could alone. Every team member is essential, and every perspective is critical to our success. We embrace diversity, encourage a free exchange of ideas, and guarantee your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. As a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, Fitch comprises Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. Fitch is committed to providing globally objective, timely, independent, and forward‑looking credit opinions while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and avoiding conflicts of interest. For More Information Visit our websites: www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $70,000 and $80,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. #J-18808-Ljbffr