Fitch Ratings | Business Analyst - Manchester, UK

Fitch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Supportive parenting policies

Retirement planning programs

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

A global leader in financial education seeks a Business Analyst in Manchester. The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will engage with stakeholders to elicit requirements, manage documentation in tools like Jira, and support Agile ceremonies. The organization promotes a hybrid work model and offers comprehensive support for its employees' wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business analysis or related role, ideally in an Agile environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work across business and technical teams.
• Eager to learn and apply modern practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage with business stakeholders to elicit and refine requirements.
• Translate business needs into clear, testable requirements.
• Identify and manage delivery risks effectively.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Requirements management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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.

For more information, please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com