Director, Economics Team; Sovereigns Group

Position: Director, Economics Team (Sovereigns Group

Director, Economics Team – Sovereign Group (London)

Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, invites applications for a Director (Economics) position based in our London office.

We are a global leader in financial information services, operating in more than 30 countries and owned by Hearst. Our Economics team, in partnership with the Sovereign ratings team, drives flagship research such as the Global Economic Outlook (GEO) and supports the Fitch Ratings brand worldwide.

About The Team

Fitch Ratings Economics team produces the flagship Global Economic Outlook (GEO) report, covering 20 of the world’s largest economies, and creates critical macro‑view research for credit analysis.

What We Offer

• Economics team growing in profile and influence both internally and externally
• Increasingly audible voice for the team in media and financial markets
• Collaborative environment where intellectual curiosity is highly valued
• Chance to develop forecasting, analysis and apply them in credit analysis
• Global perspectives and credit market expertise

We’ll Count On You To

• Take the lead on GEO forecasts for major developed or emerging economies
• Produce thematic and topical global macro research reports and commentary
• Co‑ordinate and develop macro input into credit analysis for ratings teams
• Engage in economics team outreach, including media, conferences, investor meetings

What You Need To Have

• Master’s degree in economics
• Extensive experience as an applied macroeconomist in policy, research or market role
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to initiate and execute original and insightful global macro research
• Forecasting experience and knowledge of forecasting, modelling techniques and scenario analysis

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Excellent understanding of macroeconomic policy trade‑offs and challenges
• Awareness of interactions between macroeconomic conditions and credit environment
• Knowledge of global fixed income and credit markets and their use of credit ratings

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility:
  Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future:
  Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Well‑being:
  Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies:
  Family‑friendly policies and generous parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment:
  Collaborative workplace with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back:
  Paid volunteer days and matched funding for donations

Equal Opportunity & Anti‑Discrimination Statement

Fitch 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.

Conflict of Interest Policy

To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest. Successful candidates will declare any securities holdings prior to commencing employment, and divest if necessary.

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