Operations Associate, Core Operations, Jakarta

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings’ Global Core Operations team is currently seeking an Operations Associate to join our Ratings Desk team in our Jakarta.

Candidate will work closely with Fitch analytical teams, Operations, IT and others to disseminate high quality, accurate content to the media and public on a timely basis, as well as minimizing operational risk by establishing, maintaining and enforcing policies, procedures and controls with respect to Fitch’s publishing processes.

What We Offer: 

• Be a part of a highly skilled and collaborative global team.
• A diverse and engaged team of high-achieving peers.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development, including training and certifications.
• Excellent work-life balance.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Assist with day-to-day support and quality assurance for the ratings publishing workflow processes
• Promote an overall understanding of compliance requirements, and related policies and procedures
• Input data related to bonds, ISIN, CUSIP, Loan X and ratings using proprietary applications and databases
• Assist with internal support applications, and data and ratings input and verification
• Review rating letters for accuracy
• Provide daily and ad-hoc support to analysts, Client Services and other Operations teams
• Source bond documentation using third-party providers
• Participate in various projects, including training new team members on the use of tools/applications
• Work collaboratively with various Ratings teams
• Identify and recommend enhancements to current procedures, applications, and training, to provide the highest quality customer-service support

What You Need to Have:

• High school diploma/ bachelor's degree with finance background or equivalent work experience at a financial services organization preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Quick learner with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly motivated, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Customer focused with the commitment to providing exceptional client service and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with senior managers, analytical staff, and technical support
• Experience in data management and fixed income knowledge is a plus (Bloomberg, CUSIP, ISIN, LoanX)

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 designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

Why Fitch?

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 be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

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. 

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