Senior Associate - Chief Data Office

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Retirement planning and financial wellness programs

Comprehensive healthcare offerings

Generous parental leave policies

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Fitch Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Chief Data Office in London. This role involves financial analysis, supporting budget management, and contributing to decision-making within the organization.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Fitch offers a collaborative and supportive work environment along with a hybrid work policy.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, consulting, business operations, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial, operational, or performance data.
• Ability to solve problems in a logical and organised way.

Responsibilities

• Track programme milestones, actions, risks, and dependencies.
• Support budget management by tracking spending and monitoring budgets.
• Help collect and analyse data to support reporting on programme performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Job description

Senior Associate - Chief Data Office

Requisition ID: 50194

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Data & Analytics

Location: London, GB

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the Chief Data Office based out of our London office.

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting‑edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we’re home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a Best Place to Work in Technology 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.

Reporting to the Programme Lead, this role provides business and operational support across the Chief Data Office (CDO). Working with colleagues across CDO, Technology, Finance, and the wider business, you will help coordinate activities, support budget management, and contribute to analysis that informs decision‑making.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop skills in programme coordination, financial management, and business reporting within a Group-level function.
• Exposure to a range of projects that support how Fitch manages and uses its data.
• A supportive and collaborative team with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues across the business.
• Varied work across budgeting, reporting, analysis, and stakeholder support.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Track programme milestones, actions, risks, and dependencies, and help maintain progress updates.
• Support budget management by tracking spending, monitoring budgets, and assisting with financial reporting and planning.
• Help collect and analyse data to support reporting on programme performance and business outcomes.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for management meetings and discussions.
• Support ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other team initiatives as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-3 years of experience in financial analysis, consulting, business operations, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial, operational, or performance data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems in a logical and organised way.
• Ability to work effectively with people across different teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, or analysis for management or senior stakeholders through previous roles, internships, or graduate programmes.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, 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, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long‑term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritise a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family‑first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

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.