Operations Associate
Job Summary
Operations Associate Glasgow
CreditSights a Fitch Solutions company is currently seeking an Operations Associate to be based out of our Glasgow UK office
In this role you will be responsible for supporting our Fitch Solutions partner dv01. dv01 is lifting the curtain on the largest financial market in the world: structured finance. The $16 trillion market is the backbone of everyday activities that empower financial freedom from consolidating credit card debt and refinancing student loans to buying a home and starting a small business.
dv01s data analytics platform brings unparalleled transparency into investment performance and risk for lenders and Wall Street investors in structured products. As a data-first company we wrangle critical loan data and build modern analytical tools that enable strategic decision-making for responsible a nutshell were helping prevent a repeat of the 2008 global financial crisis by offering the data and tools required to make smarter data-driven decisions resulting in a safer world for all of us.
More than 400 of the largest financial institutions use dv01 for our coverage of over 75 million loans spanning mortgages personal loans auto buy-now-pay-later programs small business and student loans. dv01 continues to expand coverage of new markets adding loans monthly and developing new technologies for the structured products universe.
What We Offer:
This is a unique opportunity to join a highly experienced research team within a rapidly growing fast paced company.
- Develop deep knowledge of the structured finance market which continues to grow in size and weight
- Access to the resources of Fitch including career advancement opportunities (dependent on exceptional performance)
- Lead the expansion of dv01s operational support
What You Need to Have:
- Bachelors degree required. A variety of educational histories will be considered for this role especially those with Accounting/Financial/Legal backgrounds.
- Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint and Adobe PDF skills required.
- Established skills in accuracy organization and experience working in a high-volume time-sensitive environment.
- Ability to manage and execute challenging projects with minimal oversight.
- Possess strong organizational skills sound judgement and hold highest ethical standards.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Knowledge of R Python or SQL
- Knowledgeable in financial concepts and data
- Knowledge of structured finance
- Excels under tight deadlines and challenging timeframes
- A team player and enjoys a collaborative working environment
- An effective verbal and written communicator
- A dedication and willingness to contribute to the business and shape their role
Why Fitch
At Fitch Group the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Bixby recently became part of the CreditSights division at Fitch.
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.
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 Fitch Learning.
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Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective timely independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be 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.
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