Operations Associate, Middle Office

Fitch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Operations Associate, Middle Office, Manchester

Fitch Ratings’ Middle Office Operations team is seeking Operations Associates to join the group in our Manchester office.

Fitch Ratings Operations is focused on developing an efficient operating environment for analytical teams by bringing consistency and standardization to all operational aspects of the rating process.

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 internal career growth and professional development, including training and certifications.
• Excellent work-life balance.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Maintain accurate data, electronic documentation, and perform timely routine administrative tasks in support of the ratings analysts using Fitch’s proprietary applications.
• Partner with team members to ensure the successful completion of day-to-day and ad hoc requests and special projects.
• Engage collaboratively with analytical teams, IT, and others to ensure that the correct processes are followed to meet the needs of the users.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the current processes, procedures, applications, management reports, and training to provide the highest quality support to the global analytical community.
• Promote an overall understanding of existing and new compliance and regulatory issues and related policies and procedures.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or 2+ years experience in an administrative or operational position.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team environment.
• Customer focused with the commitment to providing exceptional client service.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working at a global financial services organisation.
• Interest in financial services.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Experience in data management and fixed income knowledge would be a plus.

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.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them 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.

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