A GLOBAL NETWORK OF COLLEAGUES UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Our people come from diverse and varied backgrounds, some start their careers with us via our graduate programs and become full-time employees, while others come from different career paths or sectors and switch to Fitch. It is testament to our working environment that we attract globally-minded people with different experiences – this makes our community stronger. We don’t just work alongside each other, we grow, learn and develop together.

Together We Equal More

Foster a Strong & Inclusive Culture

Our people are our most valuable asset. We believe that when they succeed our company succeeds.

Transparent & Fiercely Independent

We have confidence in our opinions and are proud to show the rigorous thinking and unbiased reasoning that drives our work.

Exceptional Partner to Stakeholders

Our lasting relationships with our clients and local communities are fundamental to our long-term success.

  • Voice & Influence

    We have an open culture where we encourage our colleagues to exchange perspectives and ideas. Whatever your level of seniority, we recognize and empower everyone to speak up

  • Expertise & Insight

    We create value beyond data and information. We use our expertise, rigorous analysis and independence to create insight that influences the financial decision makers of today & tomorrow

  • Driven & Challenging

    Our attitude and the way we do business are as important as the strategies we pursue. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and the drive to unlock the power of human insight

  • Balance & Perspective

    We recognize that the talent and diversity of our people is the foundation of our success. We welcome and encourage our colleagues to bring their whole self to work each day

Investing in Our People

Enhanced talent management is our commitment to building and developing a diverse talent base and an inclusive and equitable culture where all employees can thrive, reach their full potential and be treated with respect and dignity.

Our Path Programs are talent and leadership development courses intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent across our organization

Investing in Our People

 

Enhanced talent management is our commitment to building and developing a diverse talent base and an inclusive and equitable culture where all employees can thrive, reach their full potential and be treated with respect and dignity.

Our Path Programs are talent and leadership development programs intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent across our organization

Path Programs at Fitch

Our Path Programs are designed to cultivate talent and foster professional growth among colleagues through structured learning and development opportunities. They focus on enhancing skills, building leadership capabilities, and promoting career advancement through targeted hands-on training and mentorship experiences. By participating in one of these programs, colleagues will be equipped to contribute more effectively to our organizational success and navigate their own career path with greater confidence.

Path Programs at Fitch

Our Path Programs are designed to cultivate talent and foster professional growth among colleagues through structured learning and development opportunities. They focus on enhancing skills, building leadership capabilities, and promoting career advancement through targeted hands-on training and mentorship experiences. By participating in one of these programs, colleagues will be equipped to contribute more effectively to our organizational success and navigate their own career path with greater confidence.

The CreditPath program offers professional development and networking with Fitch experts, mentors, and coaches to help women re-entering the workforce and transitioning US Military Veterans prepare for private sector employment.

ForwardPath is a year-long leadership development program designed to help Fitch increase the advancement of female talent to senior leadership positions.

Introduced in 2021, TalentPath is a year-long talent development program for Fitch Associate Directors and Directors who identify as part of underrepresented ethnic minority groups. 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitments

Our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy serves as our comprehensive roadmap for fostering a stronger, more inclusive company culture and building our workforce of the future. Find out more about our DEI strategy.

Fitch has signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, cementing our commitment externally, in addition to holding us accountable for progress. In addition, we have signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and are members of the Business Disability Forum

Our 2023 Transparency Report (below) highlights our continuous commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including how we are addressing our environmental impact.
Learn More About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Fitch

Our ERGs

Fitch is proud to support the formation of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We also welcome allies who want to learn more about these communities and get involved.

One third of all Fitch Group employees are engaged with at least one of our ERGs, highlighting their real business impact while providing opportunities to have an open dialogue about the issues that matter most. 

Our ERGs

Fitch is proud to support the formation of our seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We also welcome allies who want to learn more about these communities and get involved.

One third of all Fitch Group employees are engaged with at least one of our ERGs, highlighting their real business impact while providing opportunities to have an open dialogue about the issues that matter most. 

Supporting All New Parents At Fitch

We want everyone at Fitch to achieve their personal, family and professional ambitions, irrespective of gender, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We have a global minimum standard of 16 weeks paid leave to all birthing parents, and 10 weeks paid leave for all parents (additional for birthing parents).

Supporting All New Parents at Fitch

 

We want everyone at Fitch to achieve their personal, family and professional ambitions, irrespective of gender, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We have a global minimum standard of 16 weeks paid leave to all birthing parents, and 10 weeks paid leave for all parents (additional for birthing parents).

 

 

Supporting All New Parents at Fitch

We want everyone at Fitch to achieve their personal, family and professional ambitions, irrespective of gender, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We have a global minimum standard of 16 weeks paid leave to all birthing parents, and 10 weeks paid leave for all parents (additional for birthing parents).

Corporate Social Responsibility

Fitch's Corporate Social Responsibility program is based on our belief that, regardless of background, everyone has the right to education. Education enables communities to maximize resources and increases upward socioeconomic mobility. It also helps build resilience in times of crisis. Fitch is committed to delivering 10,000 school bags by 2025. As of the end of 2023, we have delivered over 5,000 school bags.

We encourage our employees to supporting the community through a diverse range of initiatives such the Fitch Community Champion Program, Global Volunteer Week, Paid Volunteer Leave, and Gift Matching Program.
Learn More About Corporate Social Responsibility at Fitch

Making A Positive Impact

We encourage our employees to donate their time and financial support to causes that have a positive impact on our communities.

In 2023 our volunteers supported 62,339 beneficiaries and spent 12,406 volunteering. Other highlights include:

  • 51% unique volunteer participation 
  • $3.5 million donations made to non-profits across the world 
  • Donated to over 1,553 charitable causes across the world

Supporting Communities

We have partnerships in place to support our communities. These include:

The City Tutors (US): Fitch volunteers worked with The City Tutors to help their college students and others explore their career opportunities and develop their professional skills

The Brokerage (UK): Fitch employees get involved by supporting skills and curriculum workshops, hosting career insight visits and mentoring students.

School in a Bag (UK): Fitch employees fill school bags with essential educational resources to donate to children in need. We have supported children in India, Nepal, the U.K., and Ukrainian refugees through our partnership.

Chatteris Educational Foundation (Hong Kong): Fitch will be supporting Chatteris's "World City, World Education" programme to help improve students' English language skills outside their school curriculum.  

Inspiring Girls International: Our partnership aims to inspire and empower young girls to achieve their career aspirations. The partnership will scale over time and expand across different geographies, with the first year’s partnership launched in the U.S., Mexico, Spain and Singapore.