Operational Risk Management - Associate Director, Manchester

Fitch Ratings Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit ratings agency is seeking an experienced Operational Risk Management professional in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in financial services, with advanced proficiency in Power BI and QlikView, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include analyzing datasets to inform risk strategies and implementing automated reporting solutions. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a technical mindset, with a team-oriented approach. The role offers a dynamic work environment in a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in financial services.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Leverage data visualization tools to create impactful reports.
• Implement automated reporting solutions to streamline processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Risk management

Power BI

QlikView

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Power BI

QlikView

Visio

Job description

Overview

This role reports to the Manchester-based Director of the Operational Risk Management team within the Regulatory Affairs, Policies, and Procedures group. The Ratings' Operational Risk Management team is responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing operational risks for Ratings.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform risk management strategies.
• Leverage Power BI, QlikView or other data visualization tools to create intuitive and impactful reports.
• Design and implement automated reporting solutions to streamline operational risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in report generation and delivery.
• Work closely with various teams, such as IT and Risk, across the organization to gather requirements, share insights, and work on controls.

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience within financial services or a consulting environment, ideally including at least 2 years in operational risk management, data analysis, or process analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI or QlikView for data visualization and report creation.
• An interest in AI, including genAI.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent English skills with near-native proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity and professionalism.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• A technical mindset with a passion for leveraging new technologies and the ability to bridge IT and risk management functions.
• Experience in designing, developing, and automating reporting tools; proficiency in mapping workflows using Visio or similar tools.
• A background in operational risk and/or disaster recovery.

About Fitch

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues collaborates to achieve more together. Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research, offering global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise.

Fitch Group is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work. Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.