Data Analyst - Manchester in London

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Banks Data Analyst based out of our Manchester office. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial data to ensure information from annual or periodical reports has been collected in line with Fitch policies and methodology.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders on financial data queries (via email, phone or face‑to‑face).
• Make recommendations on process improvements to the data capture/quality assurance process and assist with implementation of new processes, guiding offshore teams and updating documentation.
• Escalate issues as they arise to the relevant team members for timely resolution.
• Work with other team members to complete all monthly tasks on time.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of accounting practices to interpret all aspects of a financial report, ideally qualified to a degree standard in accountancy or business studies.
• Prior experience working with financial statement fundamental data preferred.
• A second language would be advantageous.

Desired Skills

• Excellent administration and communication skills.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work.
• Self‑starter who can pick up new processes quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Can‑do attitude to problems.

What We Offer

A great chance to join a growing team responsible for Fitch’s fundamental data collection, supporting Ratings and Solutions. Exposure to the latest technology, with processes being transformed to leverage AI/ML.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than we 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.

Additional Information

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 interest or any appearance of a conflict of interest. If 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.