Data Operations Associate, Manchester

Fitch Ratings; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Ratings, a leading provider of credit ratings, is seeking a Data Operations Associate in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work closely with a diverse team while providing analytical support for structured finance transactions. Successful candidates will exhibit strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing to process improvements and data management.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities required.
• Familiarity with structured products and securitisation markets enhances candidacy.
• Excellent communication skills essential for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and analytical support for Structured Credit department.
• Manage collection of surveillance data and ensure data validation.
• Create and maintain web crawlers for report sourcing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Numeracy

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

SQL

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Data Operations Associate, Manchester, Manchester

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Client:

Fitch Ratings

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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Job Description:

Performance Operations is currently seeking a Performance Coordinator based out of our office in Manchester.

Fitch’s Performance Operations team is part of the Operations Group and this role supports the Structured Finance department around the world by providing the latest data from trustee reports. Fitch Ratings maintains periodic surveillance on over 1,500 European structured finance transactions.

What We Offer:

In this position, you will have the opportunity to team up with other talented performance coordinators in Performance Operations as well as other Fitch colleagues in offices around the world.

• Opportunity to work with an amazing team, diverse, high-achieving, friendly and approachable
• Exposure to structured products as well as opportunity to work with Structured Credit analysts
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in Excel, VBA and Python
• Work on independent projects to improve existing processes

We’ll Count on You To:

The primary role of Performance Coordinator is to provide data and analytical support for Fitch’s Structured Credit department as a member of the Manchester-based Performance Operations team.

Key Performance Objectives:

• Creating and maintaining web crawlers for report sourcing
• Managing collection of periodic surveillance data to deadline
• Validation of the captured surveillance data
• Analytical support - highlighting potential performance concerns to ratings’ analysts

Core responsibilities will include:

• Managing the collection of reports and processing surveillance data from external sources
• Collection and maintenance of data imported via bespoke tools written in VBA
• Validating data through the complete workflow cycle
• Mapping/Consolidating loans and bonds traded in CLO portfolios
• Building working relationships with ratings’ analysts to review and maintain the data
• Monitoring email inboxes and storing reports
• Writing and updating all process documentation

What You Need to Have:

• This is a demanding and exciting role so we are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong work ethic.
• Candidates will be highly numerate and analytical, with knowledge in Excel.
• The role involves close interaction with Fitch colleagues in offices around the world, it also involves interaction with external parties (trustees and servicers) across multiple locations so excellent communication skills and a cooperative attitude are essential.
• Diligence, attention to detail and logical thinking will be key skills of a successful candidate.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Prior experience and understanding of the workings and development of the securitisation markets and knowledge of structured products ( RMBS, CMBS, ABS, CDO)
• Basic knowledge onVBAandSQL, and an understanding of or have an interest in Python.
• Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
• An interest and aptitude for the application of information technology to improving systems
• A desire for continued professional development whilst in the position

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.