Financial Data Analyst; Public Finance

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Data Operations – Associate Director (Public Finance) 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.

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The Associate Director (Public Finance) role will oversee the collection of fundamental data needed across Fitch Group, and will work extensively with other Data Operations teams, Fitch Ratings analytical staff and Fitch Solutions Product Owners to assure the quality of the data collected and available to stakeholders.

The role will be a key component of the initiative to centralise, streamline and accelerate the capture/collection of fundamental data. This role will be highly influential in helping to define the collection methodology, to ensure it meets the current and future needs of Fitch’s credit ratings analysts and product workflows.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing team responsible for all of Fitch’s fundamental data collection, supporting both Ratings and Solutions.

Exposure to the latest technology, as processes are transformed to leverage AI/ML.

• Have advanced knowledge relevant to the sector and stay updated with new developments that will impact stakeholders.
• Ensure highest levels of data quality for public entity financials, making sure data has been correctly processed by data input analysts, validated by internal data analysts, and providing constructive feedback as required.
• Understand Fitch’s business priorities and resource constraints, translating strategic initiatives into practical projects, identifying necessary stakeholder inputs.
• Take the initiative to develop ideas, with an understanding of the broader business and act in its best interests.
• Delegate tasks while maintaining ownership and manage workloads effectively, whilst adapting to changes.
• Identify trends where similar fundamental data points may be treated differently across jurisdictions, working closely with analytical teams to build consensus for an agreed standardised approach.
• Document methodologies on how various fundamental data points are defined, can be identified in financial statements, and should be captured in Fitch standardised data templates.
• Take responsibility as a lead data steward for documentation of standardised terms in Collibra.
• Act as a mentor, develop less experienced staff, and provide guidance on projects.
• Provide training and ongoing support to outsource teams capturing fundamental data, and handle exceptions to support consistent high data quality.
• Draw out underlying business needs from stakeholders, to facilitate positive solutions and manage expectations whilst…