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Fitch Group

Operations Associate - Chicago

Fitch Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees can exchange ideas and perspectives throughout the organization, irrespective of seniority. Your voice will be heard and you can have a real impact. We embrace diversity and authenticity, encouraging employees to be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us keep a balanced perspective. Fitch is committed to advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion. Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect employees with others in the organization to offer professional and personal support.

With our expertise, we create data and information and produce timely insights to influence decision making in a highly competitive market. We are committed to innovating and unlocking the power of human insights 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.

Position Operations Associate

Fitch Ratings’ Global Core Operations team is seeking Operations Associates to join the group in our Chicago office. Fitch Ratings Operations focuses on developing an efficient operating environment for analytical teams by bringing consistency and standardization to operational aspects of the rating process.

What We Offer

Be part of a highly skilled global team

Learning and development opportunities to support future growth within the business

Positive and inclusive team environment

Excellent work-life balance

What We’ll Count on You To

Assist with day-to-day management and support of the analytical workflow operating processes

Assist with internal analytical support applications, data and ratings input and verification, and electronic filing of documents

Provide daily and ad hoc support to rating analysts to follow the pre- and post-internal credit rating committee process

Perform other credit-related and routine administrative tasks as directed by the Core Operations team

Assist with analytical, data collection and ratings workflow operating processes to ensure universal compliance

Participate in various projects including training new members on new tools/applications

Assist Senior Core Operations members with special projects, as needed

Work collaboratively with analytical teams, IT and others to ensure proper processes meet user needs and regulatory requirements

Recommend solutions to streamline processes and provide high-quality support to the global analytical community

Identify opportunities to enhance procedures, applications, reports and training

Promote understanding of compliance issues and related policies and procedures

What You Need to Have

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Self-starter who can work well independently and in a team

0-2 years of experience at a global financial services organization

Customer-focused with commitment to exceptional client service

Quick learner with excellent attention to detail

Highly motivated, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to change

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

What Would Make You Stand Out

Experience in data management and fixed income knowledge

Experience at a global financial services organization

Why Fitch?

Fitch Group has a global network of colleagues who collaborate to accomplish more together

Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages free exchange of ideas, ensuring your voice is heard and your work has an impact, regardless of seniority.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch is composed of Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning.

For more information, please visit our websites: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, Fitch Learning.

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility, employees must avoid conflicts of interest and disclose holdings if required. If you have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest 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 or expression, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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