Associate Data Analyst

Fitch Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for an Associate Data Analyst in Glasgow. This role involves maintaining a database of financial instruments, solving data quality issues, and producing insightful reports. Candidates should hold a degree in Data Science or a related field, have strong analytical skills with experience in SQL and Python, and possess attention to detail. Join a collaborative team that fosters professional growth in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Learning and mobility opportunities

Retirement planning

Health and wellbeing programs

Family-friendly policies

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field is essential, preferably in Data Science or Finance.
• Strong internship or academic experience in data analysis is advantageous.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a central database for financial instruments.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Create documentation for business projects and data consolidation.
• Analyze financial data sources to compare coverage and reliability.
• Prepare reports for internal teams and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with teams to improve data management.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpret complex datasets

SQL proficiency

Python knowledge

Education

Degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CreditSights is currently seeking an Associate Data Analyst based out of our Glasgow office

Join CreditSights as an Associate Data Analyst in our Glasgow office, a recognised hub for innovation and operational excellence. Our Glasgow team is at the forefront of developing and implementing data-driven solutions for the financial markets, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact results. As part of this vibrant and growing office, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, contribute to pioneering projects, and help shape the future of data and legal operations within a dynamic financial services business.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights continues to offer award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, CreditSights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Help build and maintain a central database of financial instruments, bringing together data from multiple sources
• Identify and fix data quality issues
• Create and update documentation to support business projects and data consolidation
• Analyze financial data sources to compare coverage, delivery speed, and reliability
• Prepare regular reports for internal teams, partners, and regulatory bodies
• Work closely with other teams to share knowledge and improve how data is managed
• Use SQL and Python to automate tasks and improve data processes

You May be a Good Fit if

• Degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Internship or academic experience in data analysis or financial services is advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Interest in financial markets and data-driven decision making
• Ability to interpret complex datasets and summarise findings succinctly
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python for data analysis, automation, and data quality checks
• Ability to produce high-quality outputs with a high attention to detail

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Experience working with large, complex financial datasets
• Demonstrated ability to resolve data quality issues such as duplicates, missing identifiers, or incorrect mappings
• Hands‑on experience with SQL and Python for data analysis, automation, or data cleansing
• Familiarity with data governance, regulatory requirements, or audit processes (e.g., DORA regulation in EU)
• Exposure to financial instruments, bond data, or entity management in a financial services environment
• Ability to create clear documentation, data dictionaries, or process guides
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including data, content, and compliance specialists
• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long‑term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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 interest 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated 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.