Head of Country Risk

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Head of Country Risk

BMI is currently seeking a Head of Country Risk based out of our London office.

The successful candidate will lead our country risk division, producing high-quality political and economic forecasts globally. They will support our commercial teams through regular engagements with clients and prospects and manage a large, global team of analysts.

What We Offer:

• Great development opportunity with high visibility.

• An amazing, collaborative, and high-performing team.

• Generous benefits package.

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

We'll Count on You To:

Leadership & Management:

• Directly manage five globally-distributed regional Country Risk teams.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development.

• Foster a culture of excellence and dynamism.
• Foster a culture of openness to change and ensure the successful execution of all Projects that touch the Research team (from back-end system changes, to new content launches)

• Act as a senior leader for the BMI business.

Content Delivery:

• Set the standard for timely delivery of content across teams.

• Ensure the quality of country data, forecasting, and analysis.

• Prioritize the right topics and content in collaboration with the Chief Economist and Industry Head.

• Ensure analytical rigor and accuracy.

Commercial Activity:

• Support commercial engagement across the five regional teams.

• Present key global Country Risk views to external audiences.

Thought Leadership:

• Work with the Chief Economist to drive internal excellence through ongoing discussions with and mentoring of the team
• Plan thought leadership content throughout the year.

Collaboration:

• Develop strong relationships with Commercial colleagues and across the wider Fitch Group.

• Act as a nexus of leadership between the Head of Custom Research, Head of Industry, Head of Politics, and the Chief Economist.

Product Development:

• Develop a constant pipeline of content enhancements.

• Lead new product execution related to CR content.

What You Need to Have:

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in country risk analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of leading a large, high-performing team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written communication skills, including editing and providing feedback.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience in change management within a large team.

• Strategic thinker with a global perspective.

• Innovative and adaptable to change.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, BMI's systematic, independent and data-driven market insights, analysis and forecasts enable customers to recognize and assess risks and opportunities across markets and industries. For almost 40 years, we have provided impartial views to support our customers' strategic plans and investment decisions.

Learn more: fitchsolutions.com/bmi

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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