Ratings Strategy & Analytics, Senior Director - New York

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support. 

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this 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 judgments with confidence.

Ratings Strategy & Analytics, Senior Director - New York 

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Director based out of the New York 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 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 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:

• Produce business cases with actionable recommendations – to support high-level decision-making on operations, strategy, tactics and change initiatives
• Lead the development of presentations that communicate Fitch’s business and/or operational strategies, objectives and plans to senior management and executive audiences
• Collaborate closely with various business groups across Fitch in conducting analyses to propose recommendations and solutions to improving operational processes
• Own aspects of monthly and quarterly reporting for senior management
• Compile and analyze data and research from internal and external sources. Work with senior team members to build clear insights on Fitch’s business performance and competitive positioning

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ 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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $175,000 and $200,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

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