Operations Associate (Issuance Data Quality) - Manchester

Fitch Ratings’ Global Core Operations team is currently seeking an Operations Associate to join our Issuance and Data Quality (IDQ) 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 as minimizing operational risk by establishing, 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.
• Excellent work-life balance.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Monitor day to day requests sent to an external team mailbox and respond as appropriate
• Work closely with analysts and the Operations team to facilitate the publication of new issue ratings
• Source and review key issue documentation to ensure it meets the rating criteria before it is published on the Fitch Ratings website
• Ensure that the data and correspondence records are filed, keeping in line with stringent compliance requirements
• Perform on-going quality checks on fixed income instrument issue ratings
• Create and maintain a good relationship with key stakeholders which includes issuers, FI analysts and other teams within Fitch

What You Need to Have:

• Knowledge of financial markets, fixed income instruments and ratings
• Experience of researching documentation for fixed income instruments using various sources would be an advantage
• Strong administration and communication skills
• Good Excel and numerical skills
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• High level of fluency in English; additional European languages an advantage but not a requirement
• Ability to work within a team environment; the position is part of a small team but team-work within the wider Operations team and company as a whole is essential
• Understanding of and exposure to data quality checking and reporting processes

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)

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.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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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