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Consumer Industry, Research Analyst Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Fitch Solutions

BMI is currently seeking a Consumer Research Analyst based out of our Pretoria, South Africa office.

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.

At BMI, we’re proud of the work we do to help our clients manage risks and opportunities in global markets, which began in 1984 and continues to this day. By stepping into a role here, you will help shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations. As a member of our team, your role will go beyond conventional boundaries. You will collaborate with industry experts, thought leaders, and visionary executives, collectively working towards shaping the future of businesses that span a multitude of sectors.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we continuously strive to offer our colleagues a great place to work, with opportunities to learn, innovate, develop their careers, and serve the community.

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What We’re Looking For

A research analyst covering the Consumer & Retail, Food & Drink and Tourism sectors that will provide integrated, forward-looking insight into consumer demand, spending patterns and industry dynamics across key end-markets. The role combines macroeconomic analysis with sector-specific expertise to assess trends in retail performance, food and beverage consumption and travel flows, delivering data-driven forecasts and actionable insights for clients.

The analyst will be responsible for monitoring market developments, interpreting economic and industry data, and producing high-quality research that identifies risks, opportunities and structural growth drivers. This includes analysing shifts in consumer behaviour, pricing dynamics, supply chains and the impact of policy, investment and tourism trends. Strong communication skills are essential, with outputs tailored for client briefings, presentations and written reports.

About the Team

The Consumer Research team produces daily and quarterly written and data-centric analysis for a global audience of public and private sector clients. Client presentations and custom research projects also form part of the regular workload.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

  • Great development opportunities for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in the global Consumer sector. There are also opportunities to become a regional or subsector experts (Consumer & Retail, Food & Drink, Tourism, for example)
  • Potential to get in front of our clients to present our key views and assist them with investment projects
  • Develop a holistic ‘connected thinking’ approach to analysis through collaboration with analysts covering different industries that interlink with Consumer & Retail, Food & Drink and Tourism
  • A global team of analysts and subject experts across several different sectors
  • Support and training from the bottom up. We can build you into a first-class analyst

    • You May be a Good Fit if:

  • Take ownership of a suite of country-specific reports, datasets and Indexes.
  • Identify and analyse key trends and articulate the risks and opportunities facing Consumer & Retail, Food & Drink and Tourism stakeholders, up and down the value chain.
  • Produce insightful, thematic and actionable research.
  • Contribute to ad hoc reports and special projects as you become a subject matter expert.
  • Support our global sales team and effectively communicate our industry views to clients.
  • Support team leaders in the development of new research initiatives evolving with the industry.

    • What Would Make You Stand Out:

  • Master’s degree with a focus on Economics, Politics, International Relations or a related field
  • Relevant experience in consumer and retail/food and drink/tourism related analysis and research, or at least, demonstrable interest in consumer and retail/food and drink sectors
  • Demonstrable ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
  • Strong interest in macroeconomics, data analytics and research
  • Likely…

    • Title: Consumer Industry, Research Analyst

    Company: Fitch Solutions

    Location: Pretoria, South Africa

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