Senior Director, Ratings Strategy & Analytics - London

Ratings Strategy & Analytics – Senior Director (London)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of the London office.

The Ratings Strategy & Analytics team provides high-quality, in-depth strategic analysis to drive better outcomes for Fitch Ratings. The team works closely with the COO Group heads and the Ratings Executive Committee on business transformation initiatives, including developing business cases, evaluating cost/benefits for new initiatives, shaping Ratings strategy, and reviewing and making recommendations on strategic opportunities for Fitch Ratings. 

What We Offer:

• The Ratings Strategy & Analytics team is a highly visible team that provides critical analyses and insights to senior management.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with driven individuals.
• Fitch Ratings is a global company with a presence in over 30 countries, offering opportunities to work with diverse teams from around the world.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Lead the development of presentations that tell the story of Fitch Ratings’ business and/or operational strategies, objectives and plans to senior management and executive audiences in a compelling way
• Produce data driven business cases with actionable recommendations to support high-level decision-making on operations, strategy, tactics and change initiatives
• Collaborate closely with various business groups across Fitch in conducting analyses to propose recommendations and solutions to address strategic opportunities and/or improve operational processes
• Work with senior stakeholders to define, articulate, and reinforce Fitch Rating’s strategic objectives.  Identify ways to measure progress and establish KPIs
• Compile and analyse data and research from internal and external sources. Work with senior team members to build clear insights on Fitch’s business performance

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10-12 years’ experience working in a consulting or in-house strategy role, ideally related to credit rating agencies, financial services, or the debt capital markets
• Advanced skill and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• The ability to create structured, detailed and compelling presentations addressed to various audiences within the organization
• The ability to quickly pick up new concepts and dive deep into problems, clearly articulating what they are, while suggesting solutions with little to no prior background in the subject matter
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to work and think both independently and strategically
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative nature; a team player who works effectively with colleagues and project stakeholders

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Prior Credit Ratings experience or knowledge.

• Experience independently presenting in front of senior audiences.

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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