Fitch Ratings | Business Analyst - Manchester, UK

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office

Dedicated training and leadership development programs

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Generous parental leave policies

Paid volunteer days and community opportunities

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a Business Analyst to drive requirements management and project delivery. You will engage with stakeholders to elicit business needs and support Agile ceremonies, while maintaining high-quality documentation. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, experience in business analysis, and strong communication skills. This hybrid role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment through dedicated training and development programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis or requirements management.
• Experience in Agile environments.
• Strong ability to work across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Elicit, validate, and refine business requirements.
• Translate business needs into delivery-ready requirements.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies to support continuous flow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Fitch Ratings | Business Analyst - Manchester, UK

Requisition ID: 49570

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Information Technology

Location: Manchester, GB

Date Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices, graduates, and those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. Our offerings include expert faculty, e-learning, coaching, and blended assessments, improving individual and collective business performance.

Working at Fitch Learning provides the opportunity to be part of a global leader in financial education, committed to delivering cutting‑edge training solutions. You'll collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the finance industry. By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in professional education, contributing to impactful learning experiences that drive career advancement and industry success.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Business Analyst based out of our Manchester, UK office. About the Team:

You’ll join Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, a squad‑facing function that supports Agile delivery by translating business needs into clear, testable requirements and enabling predictable, high‑quality outcomes. The team partners closely with Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, Product Owners, and cross‑functional squad members, with strong visibility across technology initiatives.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Engage with business stakeholders and end users to elicit, validate, and refine requirements that drive measurable outcomes.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable, delivery‑ready requirements aligned to business strategy and value.
• Partner with Delivery Owners, Product Owners, and squads on Agile ceremonies (story creation, backlog refinement, sprint planning) to support continuous flow.
• Identify and surface delivery risks early (e.g., requirement clarity, feasibility, dependencies) and drive mitigations with clear ownership.
• Maintain high‑quality documentation and requirement artifacts in tools such as Jira and Confluence; support testing activities (e.g., smoke testing) to confirm requirements are met.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• You bring 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, requirements management, or a related role, ideally in an Agile environment.
• You have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.
• You’re eager to learn and apply modern practices, including AI‑enabled tools for requirements gathering and documentation.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Business Analysis or Agile certification (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI‑ACP).
• Hands‑on experience with requirements/documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Exposure to data analysis and/or SQL, including data profiling or documenting data flows.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and non‑functional requirements.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days per week in the office; 2 days remote
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting overall wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Generous global parental leave and family‑friendly policies
• Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and a culture where all voices are valued
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and community opportunities

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.

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