Associate Director, Solutions Architect, London

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial insights provider is seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect in London. The role involves translating client data needs into actionable solutions and requires skills in AI and basic programming, particularly Python. Successful candidates will enjoy a hybrid work culture with opportunities for professional development and a strong emphasis on client relationships. They offer a supportive environment that prioritizes health, wellness, and continuous learning.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Dedicated training programs

Retirement planning

Comprehensive healthcare

Family-first policies

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Understanding of AI concepts and data lakes.
• Ability to translate technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Translate data needs into effective solutions for clients.
• Conduct demonstrations and presentations to showcase data usability.
• Maintain strong communication between clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of data ingress and egress

Basic programming skills including Python

Technical problem-solving

Presentation skills

Job description

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Fitch Solutions is currently seeking an Associate Director, Solution Architect based out of our London office.

Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk management capabilities and helps identify strategic opportunities. Its analysts, lawyers, journalists and economists offer in-depth views on credit markets/risk and individual credits, ESG, developed and emerging markets, and industry sectors. Fitch Solutions is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in over 30 countries. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Step into a role on the Fitch Solutions Commercial Team, where your talent for fostering client relationships meets unparalleled opportunities for professional development and visibility in the financial market intelligence space. Joining us means immersing yourself in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, supported by the strong foundation of a leading financial services group. Our diverse portfolio of powerful brands and products showcases our commitment to collaboration and innovation, proving that we are stronger together. With numerous opportunities for growth and a culture that celebrates every success, the Fitch Solutions Commercial Team is where your career can thrive and you can make a meaningful impact.

Want to learn more about a career on our commercial team? Visit our careers page: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Fitch-Solutions-Commercial/

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Work with clients to translate their data needs into solutions
• Promote and maintain a strong feedback loop between customers and internal stakeholders
• Break down complex technical components for customers
• Conduct demonstrations, proof of concepts, demo builds and presentations
• Make our data easy for customers to use

You May be a Good Fit if

• Have an understanding of data ingress and egress into multiple systems
• Understanding of AI and basic programming skills including Python
• Understand data lakes
• Enjoy working on technical problems and translating technical information between internal stakeholders and clients

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Presentation skills in groups from 1-20
• Understanding of credit markets
• Technical understanding of data storage, basic Python skills, AI
• Strong desire to learn

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 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, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long‑term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

For more information please visit our websites: www.fitch.group | www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluent 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.