Fitch Ratings
Hybrid Business Analyst & Project Manager - New York
Fitch Ratings, New York, New York, us, 10261
Hybrid Business Analyst & Project Manager - New York
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Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
Your will build your core knowledge to be a Subject Matter Expert and partner with BRM teams to proactively identify business challenges, opportunities, and enhancement needs across assigned business verticals. Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery sessions to capture detailed business requirements. Translate business needs into clear, comprehensive, technically feasible requirements documentation including user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and wireframes. Validate requirements with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and feasibility.
Project Coordination & Management:
Manage multiple concurrent projects and change requests from initiation through delivery. Coordinate with development teams, QA, infrastructure, and other technical stakeholders. Track project progress, identify bottlenecks, escalate risks, and maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reports. Ensure deliverables meet business requirements and acceptance criteria.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
Serve as the primary liaison between BRM teams and technology/support groups for assigned verticals. Reduce communication overhead and administrative burden on BRM colleagues. Build strong relationships across business and technology teams and facilitate change management activities. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status and upcoming enhancements.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve platform functionality. Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and competitive platforms. Contribute to development of requirements templates, documentation standards, and best practices.
What We Offer
Great Development Opportunity: Position yourself as a critical bridge between business and technology, combining analytical expertise with project coordination in a high‑impact role
High Visibility: Work directly with BRM teams and technical delivery groups, influencing platform enhancements that drive revenue and competitive positioning
Amazing Team: Collaborate with commercial and technology stakeholders across multiple organizational levels in a supportive, fast‑paced environment
Great Benefits: Fitch Group is committed to providing a competitive benefits package, reflecting our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our employees.
What You Need To Have
1-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial services or fintech environments
Proven track record of gathering requirements and delivering successful technology projects
Experience working with development teams in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong proficiency in requirements documentation tools (Confluence & JIRA)
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Forms
Strong understanding of financial services business processes
Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible language
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and vice versa
Proven stakeholder management experience across multiple organizational levels
Collaborative mindset with ability to build trust and credibility quickly
What Would Make You Stand Out
Experience developing or working with AI tools
Strong facilitation and workshop leadership abilities
That you are a Subject Matter Expert
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Experience creating process flows, wireframes, and technical specifications
Experience with data analysis and reporting
Track record of reducing time from requirements gathering to development completion
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment without direct authority
Empathy for understanding pressure points for both business and technical teams
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, and 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, or your immediate family, have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $120,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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Key Responsibilities Requirements Gathering & Analysis:
Your will build your core knowledge to be a Subject Matter Expert and partner with BRM teams to proactively identify business challenges, opportunities, and enhancement needs across assigned business verticals. Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and discovery sessions to capture detailed business requirements. Translate business needs into clear, comprehensive, technically feasible requirements documentation including user stories, acceptance criteria, process flows, and wireframes. Validate requirements with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure alignment and feasibility.
Project Coordination & Management:
Manage multiple concurrent projects and change requests from initiation through delivery. Coordinate with development teams, QA, infrastructure, and other technical stakeholders. Track project progress, identify bottlenecks, escalate risks, and maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reports. Ensure deliverables meet business requirements and acceptance criteria.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
Serve as the primary liaison between BRM teams and technology/support groups for assigned verticals. Reduce communication overhead and administrative burden on BRM colleagues. Build strong relationships across business and technology teams and facilitate change management activities. Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status and upcoming enhancements.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve platform functionality. Maintain knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and competitive platforms. Contribute to development of requirements templates, documentation standards, and best practices.
What We Offer
Great Development Opportunity: Position yourself as a critical bridge between business and technology, combining analytical expertise with project coordination in a high‑impact role
High Visibility: Work directly with BRM teams and technical delivery groups, influencing platform enhancements that drive revenue and competitive positioning
Amazing Team: Collaborate with commercial and technology stakeholders across multiple organizational levels in a supportive, fast‑paced environment
Great Benefits: Fitch Group is committed to providing a competitive benefits package, reflecting our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our employees.
What You Need To Have
1-3 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in financial services or fintech environments
Proven track record of gathering requirements and delivering successful technology projects
Experience working with development teams in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong proficiency in requirements documentation tools (Confluence & JIRA)
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Forms
Strong understanding of financial services business processes
Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible language
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences and vice versa
Proven stakeholder management experience across multiple organizational levels
Collaborative mindset with ability to build trust and credibility quickly
What Would Make You Stand Out
Experience developing or working with AI tools
Strong facilitation and workshop leadership abilities
That you are a Subject Matter Expert
Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
Experience creating process flows, wireframes, and technical specifications
Experience with data analysis and reporting
Track record of reducing time from requirements gathering to development completion
Demonstrated ability to drive alignment without direct authority
Empathy for understanding pressure points for both business and technical teams
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, and 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, or your immediate family, have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.
Fitch is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 and $120,000. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long‑term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.
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