Fixed Income, Data Product Owner

Fitch Ratings; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Leadership development programs

Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Supportive parenting policies

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Solutions is seeking a Fixed Income Data Product Owner based in Glasgow. This individual will play a critical role in developing product offerings and work closely with various teams to ensure success. The ideal candidate will possess strong product management skills, a passion for data, and excellent communication capabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of product management experience, with familiarity in Fixed Income data. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and a supportive culture focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product management, product development or a related role.
• Experience with Fixed Income data and products in the financial information services industry.
• Familiarity with data models, databases and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of the product roadmap.
• Work closely with engineering and marketing for successful product delivery.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog.

Skills

Product management

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Agile methodologies

SQL

Team collaboration

Customer-centric approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

CreditSights is currently seeking a Fixed income Data Product Owner based out of our London office. 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.

About The Team

CreditSights is searching for a Fixed income Data Product Owner who will play a crucial role in the development and success of our product offerings. This role involves working closely with the Product Manager and cross‑functional teams to drive the product lifecycle from ideation to launch. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of product management principles, excellent communication skills and a passion for working with data to deliver an exceptional user experience.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Assist in the development and execution of the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Work closely with engineering, other product teams, marketing and sales to ensure successful product delivery.
• Maintain and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring it reflects current business priorities.
• Develop detailed user stories and establish acceptance criteria so that stories are ready for development.
• Run agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate that stories meet the definition of done and acceptance criteria.
• Discuss features with internal and external customers, focusing on usability, time‑to‑value, feature completeness and the overall user journey.
• Write and run queries using SQL and other tools to analyse data, validate use cases and product requirements with end users.
• Handle issues with current features and provide solutions based on customer feedback.
• Track and analyse product performance metrics such as team productivity, product adoption and feature performance, and implement improvements at the squad level.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years in product management, product development or a related role.
• Experience with Fixed Income data and products in the financial information services industry, familiarity with data models, databases and data analysis and experience working with remote teams.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Agile methodologies, experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) and data query/analysis systems such as SQL.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑Centric: Passion for understanding and addressing customer needs.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Familiarity with data models, databases and data analysis using SQL and other tools.

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 programmes designed to ensure continuous learning.
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programmes to achieve 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.
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower colleagues worldwide.
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in the community.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.