Research Associate

Fitch Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Glasgow is seeking a Research Associate to conduct detailed financial analysis and support credit research. The ideal candidate holds a degree in finance, has strong analytical skills, and is proficient in Excel and Python. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Retirement planning

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• Experience with structured data and data analysis.
• Ability to produce high-quality analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial statements and reports.
• Perform research on financial performance for investment decisions.
• Ensure data accuracy through quality assurance processes.
• Create client-facing reports and research products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, data science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

Job description

CreditSights is currently seeking a Research Associate based out of our Glasgow 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.

Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Conduct detailed reviews of financial statements and company reports to support credit analysis.
• Perform research on company financial performance to inform investment decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of data through rigorous quality assurance processes.
• Contribute to the creation of client-facing reports and research products.
• Collaborate with internal analysts and product specialists to enhance research outputs.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• You hold a degree in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, data science, or a related field.
• You have a foundational understanding of accounting and finance principles.
• You have experience working with structured data and can interpret complex datasets to extract insights.
• You demonstrate strong attention to detail and can produce high-quality analytical outputs.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented environment.

• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VBA) and have experience with Python and relevant data analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy).

• A proactive attitude and willingness to shape your role and contribute to business growth.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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 programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your 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, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplacewhere all voices are valued, withEmployee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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 interest 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 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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