BMI Research, a leading emerging markets analysis firm, is recruiting high-calibre graduates to join its team in Centurion, South Africa. We are seeking to build a team of bright, ambitious Research analysts to sit alongside and support the successful sales team that we have already established in the country.
We are looking for
Trainee Industry Analysts
.
You will be contributing to our market intelligence service, providing analytical research and forecasts for senior decision makers in banks, consultancies, multinational corporations, investment funds and government agencies.
Specialising in an Industry vertical, your responsibilities will include
:
- Managing a portfolio of countries, producing reports assessing risks and opportunities, and creating 5 and 10-year forecast scenarios
- Producing company analysis, examining financial data, company strategy and key company developments
- Maintaining a portfolio of forecast databases, sourcing local data and ensuring data and forecast accuracy
- Collaborating with relevant analysts across global offices to ensure holistic, cutting-edge analysis
- Working alongside our Sales team and directly with our clients to communicate key views and promote our business development
Trainee Programme
You will receive extensive training in all areas of analysis and forecasting with the help of our BMI University training material and regular training seminars hosted by senior members of the Research team, in combination with rigorous hands-on guidance from your line manager and team members. BMI also encourages external training by subsidising external courses, such as the CFA and relevant language classes.
Areas of focus include
:
- Industry Risk (Oil Gas, Power and Mining)
- Macroeconomics
- Political and Operational Risk
- Financial Markets
- Company Analysis
Required Skills
We are looking for candidates with a strong academic background and a passion for the subject matter, with prior understanding of basic macroeconomic principles and a familiarity with world affairs. A trainee analyst will need to demonstrate ambition and a desire to learn.
Basic Requirements
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- Minimum 2:1 degree, from a top-tier university (ideally in economics, finance or international relations/international political economy)
- Fluent English writing style
- Keen interest in economics, global financial markets and world affairs.
Ideal Skills/Qualifications
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- Previous experience (academic or professional) in analysis and research of global markets, political risk and macroeconomics
- Postgraduate degree
- Degree in economics or related subject
- Language skills
- Prior work experience in related field (ideally private sector).
More About BMI
BMI is a fast-growing, challenger brand in the highly dynamic field of global information services, and has significantly grown its market share in recent years. Regionally we are the market leader with clients in more than 25 markets in the region and with a brand synonymous with providing cutting-edge frontier market and industry insight.
BMI’s success has been achieved with the help of our
Total Analysis
approach, which integrates Country Risk and Industry Risk research to provide actionable analysis to our clients. This integrated analytical approach has seen BMI catch up with some of our bigger competitors, with 90% of Fortune 500 companies now part of our global portfolio of clients.
BMI’s 30-year growth story was bolstered by Fitch Group’s acquisition of the company in early 2014, which acts as a major endorsement of the quality of our research. Traditionally a ratings business (Fitch Ratings), Fitch Group sees enormous potential for our growth in the information services space.