Administrator (Maternity Cover, 12 Month FTC)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking an Administrator (Maternity Cover, 12 Month FTC) based out of our London office.   

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. 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Manage the day-to-day administrative operations.
• Own and optimize calendars, schedule meetings and conference calls (external scheduling for MDs also required).
• Oversee successful execution of in-person and virtual meetings (booking rooms, virtual meeting rooms, audio / visual setup, greeting visitors, respond to participant requests in a timely manner, etc.).
• Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and obtain approvals as needed.
• Assist with research projects and administrative tasks such as data entry, preparation of presentations and materials for conferences and meetings, and other related clerical duties.
• Prepare and submit expense reports.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding as needed.
• Plan team meetings including offsites, group holiday events, etc.
• Act as liaison with IT, Mailroom, Facilities and other building personnel (Security, Property Management, etc.).
• Provide other ad hoc support as needed.
• Prioritize and take-initiative in completing assignments, juggle various tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines all with minimal supervision.
• Complete work at a very high standard.
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Have a bachelor’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in an Administrative Assistant role.
• Possess high proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Salesforce.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills with an eye for detail.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interface at all levels of the organization.
• Can establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel, coworkers, and business professionals.
• Maintain a problem-solving mindset and positive attitude.
• Display a high degree of professionalism in all respects.
• Are flexible and able to multitask and prioritize work.

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 

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day—supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done. 

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.