Senior Operations Associate, Operational Risk Management, Manchester

Manchester, GB

As one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, Fitch Ratings plays a critical role in global capital markets by providing 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, which have resulted in a variety of market leading tools, methodologies, indices, research, and analytical products. Fitch Ratings is part of Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries, which also includes Fitch Solutions. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Explore a career at Fitch Ratings and you’ll join a collaborative network of curious minds. Here, our differences are our strengths - in life as well as our work. Together we work with integrity and objectivity to provide clarity to the world’s financial markets. We pride ourselves on our ability to harness the ideas, expertise, and professionalism of our global workforce, which is integral to our continued success. The accessibility and depth of experience of our industry leading analysts, combined with our broad sector credentials, allow us to help market participants make important credit decisions with confidence.

Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Senior Operations Associate to join our Operational Risk Management team in Manchester.

The Operational Risk Management team helps Fitch Ratings identify, assess, and manage operational risks. We work with teams across the organisation to provide clear risk insights, strengthen processes, support investigations, and improve operational resilience.

This role offers broad exposure to operational risk management, risk data analysis, reporting, technology, and process improvement. It would suit a fast learner who asks thoughtful questions, enjoys understanding how things work, and is motivated to keep developing. Prior operational risk experience can be helpful, but it is not required. We are interested in your potential, technical curiosity, and approach to solving problems, and welcome candidates from different educational and professional backgrounds. If the role interests you but you do not meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.