Market & Macro Research Analyst Junior/Junior+ [Integrated Risk Management]

The role

A Junior Analyst will focus on market and macro research for the Integrated Risk Management team. You will track Mexico's economy and consumer-lending market and study the business models of banks and fintechs.

What you will do

• Prepare the monthly market overview and the quarterly competitor benchmark for senior management
• Track Mexico's macroeconomy and household debt
• Run deep dives on banks and fintechs in Mexico, Colombia and other markets
• Estimate market sizes and assess how attractive a market or segment is
• Collect, clean and reconcile financial statements and regulatory data
• Turn findings into concise slides and memos in English

Required qualifications

• Education in economics or finance (macroeconomics, corporate finance, banking or a related field) from a strong university
• Solid understanding of how economies, companies, and banks operate
• Ability to read financial statements and work with key metrics such as growth, margins, cost of risk, NPL ratio, and ROE
• Confident Excel skills
• Structured thinking and clear, literate writing
• B2 or higher English level
• Independence and self-organization
• Attention to detail

Nice to have

• Internships or experience in macro, equity or industry research (e.g. a bank's research department) or a similar analytical role
• Reading knowledge of Spanish
• SQL or Python, or hands-on use of AI assistants (e.g. Claude, ChatGPT) for research and analysis
• Up to 2 years of analytical experience

Benefits

• Relocation support to Georgia with assistance for the employee and their family
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation Policy: Annual leave and paid sick leave as per applicable policies

About the company

Platacard's Integrated Risk Management team owns the company's risk profile end to end and provides management independent advice. The team works in a high-tech environment with a collaborative community.