Operations Associate, Core Operations, Manchester

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

Job summary

A leading credit ratings provider in Manchester is seeking an Operations Associate for their Ratings Desk team. The role involves ensuring quality support for publishing processes while collaborating with analytical teams. Candidates should have a finance background or relevant experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel. This position offers career growth opportunities in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Training and certifications

Collaborative global team

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Quick learner with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day support and quality assurance for ratings publishing.
• Promote understanding of compliance requirements and related policies.
• Assist with internal support applications and data input verification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Education

High school diploma or bachelor's degree with finance background

Tools

Bloomberg

LoanX

CUSIP

ISIN

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Operations Associate, Core Operations, Manchester, Manchester

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Fitch Ratings

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Operations Associate, Core Operations - Ratings Desk : Manchester

Fitch Ratings’ GlobalCore Operations team is currently seeking an Operations Associate to join our Ratings Desk team in our Manchester Office.

Candidate will work closely with Fitch analytical teams, Operations, IT and others to disseminate high quality, accurate content to the media and public on a timely basis, as well asminimizing operational risk byestablishing,maintaining and enforcing policies, procedures and controls with respect to Fitch’s publishing processes.

What We Offer:

• Be a part of a highly skilled and collaborative global team.
• A diverse and engaged team of high-achieving peers.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development, including training and certifications.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Assist with day-to-day support and quality assuranceforthe ratings publishing workflow processes
• Promote an overall understanding of compliance requirements, and related policies and procedures
• Input data related to bonds, ISIN, CUSIP, Loan X and ratings using proprietary applications and databases
• Assist with internal support applications, and data and ratings input and verification
• Review rating letters for accuracy
• Provide daily and ad-hoc support to analysts,Client Services and other Operations teams
• Source bond documentation using third-party providers
• Participate in various projects, including training newteammemberson the use of tools/applications
• Work collaboratively with various Ratings teams
• Identify and recommend enhancements tocurrent procedures, applications, and training, to provide the highest quality customer-service support

What You Need to Have:

• High school diploma/ bachelor's degree with finance background or equivalent work experience at a financial services organization preferred
• Strongwritten and verbal communication skills in English
• Quick learner with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to workwell bothindependently and as part of a teamenvironment
• Ability to work well under pressuredeadlinesand handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly motivated, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change
• Proficiency in Excel and Word

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Excellent organizational,time management and problem-solving skills
• Customer focused with the commitment to providing exceptional client service and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with senior managers, analytical staff, and technical support
• Experience in data management and fixed income knowledge is a plus (Bloomberg, CUSIP, ISIN, LoanX)

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.