Data Operations, NBFI Associate Director

Data Operations – Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) Associate Director

Fitch Group is currently seeking an NBFI Associate Director based out of our London office.

The NBFI Associate Director role will oversee the collection of fundamental data needed across Fitch Group, and will work extensively with other Data Operations teams, Fitch Ratings analytical staff and Fitch Solutions Product Owners to assure the quality of the data collected and available to stakeholders.

The role will be a key component of the initiative to centralise, streamline and accelerate the capture/collection of fundamental data. This role will be highly influential in helping to define the collection methodology, to ensure it meets the current and future needs of Fitch’s credit ratings analysts and product workflows.

What We Offer:

• This is a great opportunity to join a growing team responsible for all of Fitch’s fundamental data collection, supporting both Ratings and Solutions.
• Exposure to the latest technology, as processes are transformed to leverage AI/ML.
• Ability to influence the strategic vision for fundamental data extraction.
• Being part of a successful and diverse team.
• Hybrid working week scheme plus flexibility to work from a different location for up to four weeks a year.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Have advanced knowledge relevant to the NBFI sector and stay updated with new developments that will impact stakeholders.
• Ensure highest levels of data quality for NBFI, making sure data has been correctly processed by data input analysts, validated by internal data analysts, and providing constructive feedback as required.
• Understand Fitch’s business priorities and resource constraints, translating strategic initiatives into practical projects, identifying necessary stakeholder inputs.
• Take the initiative to develop ideas, with an understanding of the broader business and act in its best interests.
• Delegate tasks while maintaining ownership and manage workloads effectively, whilst adapting to changes.
• Identify trends where similar fundamental data points may be treated differently across jurisdictions, working closely with analytical teams to build consensus for an agreed standardised approach.
• Document methodologies on how various fundamental data points are defined, can be identified in financial statements, and should be captured in Fitch standardised data templates.
• Take responsibility as a lead data steward for documentation of standardised terms in Collibra.
• Act as a mentor, develop less experienced staff (including offshore teams), and provide guidance on projects.
• Provide training and ongoing support to outsource teams capturing fundamental data, and handle exceptions to support consistent high data quality.
• Draw out underlying business needs from stakeholders, to facilitate positive solutions and manage expectations whilst communicating clearly.
• Set standards for client service/ stakeholder management, taking the lead to resolve disagreements, and handling challenging clients with professionalism.
• Take responsibility for the creation of key management reporting monthly, and present results to stakeholders on a quarterly basis.

What You Need to Have:

• Experience of working with fundamental financial data, in an accountancy, auditing, counterparty credit risk environment, with an understanding of IFRS, GAAP & wider accounting fundamental processes.
• Ability to work independently, whilst also being a strong leader with the ability to inspire others within a team environment.
• A CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CFA qualified, or part qualified candidate would be preferred.
• To be a self-starter who can pick up new processes quickly and accurately.
• Have a can-do attitude to problems.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Attention to detail, with a highly organised and methodical approach to work.
• Prior experience working with offshore teams, and or leading/ mentoring team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire for continued professional development.
• Knowledge of AI/ML tools and their practical applications.
• Openness to change.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 Group 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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