Senior Operations Associate - Ratings Business Analytics

Senior Operations Associate – Ratings Strategy & Analytics (Manchester)

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Operations Associate based out of the Manchester office.

The Ratings Business Analytics team provides high-quality, in-depth strategic analysis to drive better outcomes for Fitch Ratings. The team works closely with the Ratings Operations heads on business transformation initiatives, including developing business cases, evaluating cost/benefits for new initiatives, and reviewing and making recommendations on process re-engineering. 

What We Offer:

The Ratings Business 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:

• Support and eventually own aspects of monthly and quarterly reporting for senior management (operational metrics, productivity reporting, etc.)
• Support the development of presentations that communicate Fitch’s business and / or operational strategies, objectives and plans to senior management and executive audiences.
• Assist with visualizing data in Power BI, PowerPoint and Excel
• Assist with automation and efficiency in producing regular reporting / analysis.
• Compile and analyze data from multiple internal sources to build clear insights on Fitch’s operations and business performance.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work with large datasets to mine and analyze varying types of data to draw out appropriate insights and present them coherently to senior internal stakeholders using various reporting tools.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize different assignments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative nature, a team player who works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Basic knowledge or experience with Alteryx and Power BI
• Prior Credit Ratings experience or knowledge

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.

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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.