Associate Director, Data Operations, Manchester

Associate Director, Performance Operations, Manchester

Performance Operations is currently seeking an Associate Director based out of our Manchester office.

Fitch’s Performance Operations team is part of the Operations Group and this role supports the Structured Finance department around the world by providing the latest data from trustee reports. Fitch Ratings maintains periodic surveillance on over 1,500 European structured finance transactions.

What We Offer:

In this position, you will have the opportunity to team up with other talented colleagues in Performance Operations as well as other Fitch colleagues in offices around the world.

• Opportunity to work with an amazing team, diverse, high-achieving, friendly and approachable
• Exposure to structured products as well as opportunity to work with Structured Credit analysts
• Opportunity to continue developing technical skills in Excel, VBA, SQL and learn Python
• Work on independent projects to improve existing processes

We’ll Count on You To:

The primary role of Associate Director is to provide data, technical and analytical support for Fitch’s Structured Credit department as a member of the Manchester-based Performance Operations team.

Key Performance Objectives:

• Creating and maintaining web crawlers for report sourcing
• Managing collection of periodic surveillance data to deadline
• Validation of the captured surveillance data
• Maintaining and updating existing VBA to ensure continued functionality, as well as developing new features and functions to enhance capabilities
• Analytical support - highlighting potential performance concerns to ratings’ analysts

Core responsibilities will include:

• Managing the collection of reports and processing surveillance data from external sources
• Collection and maintenance of data imported via bespoke tools written in VBA
• Validating data through the complete workflow cycle
• Mapping/Consolidating loans and bonds traded in CLO portfolios
• Building working relationships with ratings’ analysts to review and maintain the data
• Monitoring email inboxes and storing reports
• Writing and updating all process documentation

What You Need to Have:

• This is a demanding and exciting role so we are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong work ethic.
• Candidates will be highly numerate and analytical, with knowledge in Excel, VBA, and SQL
• The role involves close interaction with Fitch colleagues in offices around the world, it also involves interaction with external parties (trustees and servicers) across multiple locations so excellent communication skills and a cooperative attitude are essential.
• Diligence, attention to detail and logical thinking will be key skills of a successful candidate.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Prior experience and understanding of the workings and development of the securitisation markets and knowledge of structured products (e.g. RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CDO)
• Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
• An interest and aptitude for the application of information technology to improving systems
• A desire for continued professional development whilst in the position

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 Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables our clients to make important credit judgements with confidence.

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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