Account Manager - maternity cover up to 12 Months FTC (24982)

Fitch Solutions ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Fitch Solutions is an industry-leading provider of credit, debt market, and Country Risk &Industry research solutions, and the primary distributor of Fitch Ratings content. Today, 90% of the world's leading banks and financial institutions, as well as multinational companies, government agencies, and consulting firms based across the globe depend on Fitch content to inform their business decisions. Fitch Solutions is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is wholly-owned by Hearst Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complying with all laws governing employment in each jurisdiction in which operating, and provide equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and other status protected by applicable laws. Title: Account Manager (French Speaker) Global Accounts - Maternity Cover (Up to 12 Months FTC) Location: London Department Overview In this high-profile sales role based in London you will be part of a Global Accounts Management team responsible for sales and account management for Fitch Solutions across a list of global and strategic clients. Job Description You will be responsible for selling a suite of products and services within Fitch Solutions that includes: * Credit Risk Solutions * Research and ratings data services * Valuation, workflow and analytical tools This is a direct sales, target based performance position offering base salary and commission. You will be expected within Global Accounts to protect the business while growing it. Developing an extensive network of contacts across Global Accounts at the CRO, COO and credit officer level, you be responsible for growing the Fitch Solutions business by delivering the Fitch Solutions Value proposition effectively at C level. Position Requirements * It is essential that you have significant sales/business development experience, within the fixed income and risk management arena. * A proven track record in developing business and growing revenue streams with major Institutions. * Ability to assume Global leadership and strategy ownership for a set number of clients * Demonstrate positive a history of working well in teams * You must have an understanding of rating agencies environment and also of risk management requirements in strategic decision making, risk identification, risk quantification / quantitative modelling processes. * Ability to understand client strategy to build a business and action plan * You must be self-motivated and able to generate ideas and demonstrate initiative, tenacity and perseverance * It is essential that you have excellent communication skills to clearly communicate strategy and goals internally and externally * Fluent written and spoken English language skills are essential, plus another European language (ideally French) will be an advantage * Travel will be required #LI-VD1 #LI-Solutions 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. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts for you and your Family Members prior to commencing employment. If you, or your Family Members, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, they must be sold before beginning work. In certain roles, employees and their Family Members may be limited to investments in diversified mutual funds only. For more information about this policy, please visit the code of ethics and conduct page -