Operations Associate, Core Operations - Manchester

Fitch Ratings’ Core Operations team is currently seeking an Operations Associate based out of our Manchester office.

Core Operations is focused on creating the most efficient operating environment for the analytical teams by bringing consistency and standardization to all operational aspects of the rating process. This position involves working collaboratively with members of the analytical teams, IT and others to ensure that procedures and applications developed to support the process meet the needs of the users and support compliance with the company’s overall business and regulatory requirements.

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:

• Be the first point of call for analysts with system or workflow-related questions.
• Collaborate with IT and other teams to resolve system-related issues. 
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve our current processes, procedures, and systems.
• Test current system enhancements before release.
• Encourage and support efficient and compliant best practices.
• Create support documentation and deliver system training, as needed.
• Assist with regular and ad hoc operational projects and reporting.

What You Need to Have:

• Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines, with a strong desire to learn about the ratings and Core Operations processes.
• A strong customer focus and commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Proficiency in Excel.  
• High levels of self-motivation, as well as excellent time management and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with analytical, IT and operations teams.
• A quick learner with excellent attention to detail

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• A bachelor’s degree in information systems, finance, economics, or other relevant areas, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working at a global financial services organization
• Experience working within a support team who is used to handling system queries and solving problems

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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