Associate Product Owner

Associate Product Owner

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Fitch Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support Product Owners in defining product roadmaps and translating business needs into actionable solutions.
  • Company: Join Fitch Group, a leading global financial information services provider with an inclusive culture.
  • Benefits: Flexible work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on learning and development.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving innovation and improving workflows in a dynamic Agile environment.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in business analysis or Product Management required.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

This job is with Fitch Group, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing supplementary credit analysis, ratings, research, and commentary to financial market participants. For over 100 years, Fitch Ratings has been creating value for global markets through its rigorous analysis and deep expertise.

About the Team Ratings Workflow Solutions (RWS), part of the Ratings COO organization, is a cross-functional, agile team responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing applications and workflows used by our Ratings staff. Our goal is to streamline processes, mitigate risks, and advance standardization and automation across Fitch’s ratings platforms and workflows.

How You’ll Make an Impact We’re looking for an Associate Product Owner to support one or more Product Owners in defining product roadmaps and translating business needs into actionable solutions. This role will contribute to strategic initiatives that improve the workflows, systems, and data processes underpinning Private Credit and Ratings work. We are looking for an independent yet highly collaborative thinker with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to requirements gathering and analysis.

This role will work closely with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to understand current-state processes, identify opportunities to modernise workflows, and drive innovation through the use of AI and other enabling tools. The ideal candidate will be comfortable diving into the detail while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture, with strong experience in writing clear user stories, creating well-defined Jira tickets, and translating business needs into actionable delivery plans.

Responsibilities include:

  • Streamlining document and data management
  • Enhancing cross-team reporting
  • Enabling AI-driven innovation in workflow management and content processing
  • Ensuring secure data delivery across platforms
  • Translating business needs into clear requirements
  • Driving solutions that improve operational efficiency

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, collaborating across teams, and shaping product and process improvements in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative, customer-first mindset and be comfortable working with colleagues at different levels of Agile maturity.

You May Be a Good Fit If:

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in business analysis and/or Product Management
  • Proven track record of delivering workflow and data-driven solutions with a customer-first mindset
  • Ability to create and maintain a backlog and roadmap, and to prioritize that backlog based on business value and technical feasibility
  • Fluency in Agile methodology and/or supporting delivery routines
  • Proficiency in Jira, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to work well with teams

A Culture of Learning

Associate Product Owner employer: Fitch Group

Fitch Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration within its London-based Media Strategy & Communications team. Employees benefit from a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector.

Fitch Group

Contact Details:

Fitch Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Associate Product Owner

Product Management
Business Analysis
Agile Methodology
Requirements Gathering
User Story Writing
Jira
Data Management