Publication Design Specialist , Manchester (Hybrid work model)

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

Job summary

Fitch Solutions is seeking a talented publication design specialist in Manchester to format credit research under tight deadlines. This role offers opportunities for career growth and emphasizes a team-oriented environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Career growth opportunities

Ability to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Experience in formatting reports under deadline pressure.
• Ability to thrive both as part of a team and independently.
• Experience with desktop publishing and data visualization is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality formatting of research reports.
• Manage content through production, ensuring accuracy.
• Provide feedback on design and layout.

Skills

Formatting skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

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17.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences. Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this 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 you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is seeking a talented, resourceful and versatile publication design specialist for its Manchester office . The successful candidate will format time-sensitive credit research.

What We Offer:

• A team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a leading global financial information services company, with operations in more than 30 countries.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• A role that helps the debt capital markets make informed decisions.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Perform high-quality formatting and layout of research reports under deadline pressure.
• Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Be an agile and efficient formatter, capable of laying-out content in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce a high-quality finished product.
• Help to manage content through to production, delivering a design and layout consistent with Fitch standards.
• Become adept at using the Fitch global research publishing applications.
• Work with analysts and editors to ensure accuracy and legibility of charts and tables.
• Provide constructive criticism to analysts and editors on design and layout.
• Support accuracy and style standards in the publishing process.

What You Need to Have:

• Formatting skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desktop publishing experience andfamiliarity with data visualizationwould be a bonus.
• Ability to handle multiple reports and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a close-knit team as well as independently.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Motivated and resilient.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• A high energy, positive attitude, with the desire to create a market-leading research product.

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.