Director, Employee Communications Business Partner, Technology & Data
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
As a leading global financial information services provider Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights robust data and dynamic tools to champion more efficient transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries Fitch Groups culture of credibility independence and transparency is embedded throughout its structure which includes Fitch Ratings one of the worlds top three credit ratings agencies and Fitch Solutions a leading provider of insights data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
Fitch Group is currently seeking an Employee Communications Business Partner (ECBP) based out of our Chicago or New York office.
Fitch Group is seeking an experienced Employee Communications Business Partner (ECBP) to lead communications for its Technology & Data (T&D) organization during a period of significant innovation transformation and growth.
This role is designed for a strategic storyteller and datadriven communications leader - someone who can translate complex technology data and AI initiatives into clear compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drivereal businessand people outcomes.
The ECBP will be a trusted advisor to senior Tech & Data leaders responsible not only for executing communications but for shaping narratives surfacing proof points and using insights andmeasurementto continuously sharpen impact. This role sits within the Employee Communications team in Human Resources and works in close partnership with Corporate Communications Technology & Data leadership and crossfunctional stakeholders.
How Youll Make an Impact:
Strategic Narrative & Storytelling
- Develop and steward the endtoend Tech & Data strategic narrative translating technical and operational priorities into human outcomefocused stories that connect employee actions to Tech & Data and enterprise strategy.
- Shape clear audiencespecific storylines for multiple audiences including Tech & Data employees all Fitch employees leaders managers and externalfacing partners ensuring relevance and clarity at every level.
- Act as a translator between technical teams and nontechnical audiences producing jargonfree communications focused on what changed why it matters and what to do next.
ProofPoint & Impact Story Development
- Build andmaintaina proactive Tech & Data proofpoint pipelineidentifying shaping and packaging stories that evidence progress against strategicpriorities such as Data & AI product innovation modernization security and people initiatives.
- Partner closely with Technology Data AI Security and Product teams to surface realworld outcomes (adoption usage confidence and behavior change) not just activity updates.
- Elevate and amplify the strongest proof points enterprisewide aligning with campaign moments leadership communications and firmwide storytelling opportunities.
Campaign Strategy Sequencing & Execution
- Lead strategy and execution for highimpact Tech & Data campaigns and programs including AI enablement Modern Workplace adoption security awareness change initiatives and major organizational milestones.
- Design campaign approaches that reflect audiencecentered design modular content and intentional sequencing to reduce noise and maximize relevance.
- Integrate listeningcycle communications (presurvey engagement participation drives you said we did updates) into broader communications plans.
Measurement Insights & Optimization
- Own communications outcomes by designing and applying measurement frameworks that go beyond awareness to assess engagement sentiment adoption and behavior change.
- Analyze data from intranet Teams email events andemployeelistening to diagnosewhatsworkingwhatsnot and why and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Deliver regular insightled impact readouts to senior stakeholdersdemonstratinghow communications drive strategic andpeopleoutcomes.
- Apply a continuous testandlearn mindsetoptimizingchannel mix narrative framing and engagement formats over time.
Leader & Manager Activation
- Equip leaders with highquality communication packages for priority moments including narratives talking points FAQs and presentation storylines.
- Strengthen managerled communications through toolkits discussion guides and monthly cascade systems that enable meaningful twoway dialogue.
- Help leaders act as visible communicators and culture carriers who reinforce strategy enable change adoption and foster connection and trust.
Narrative Alignment & Governance
- Ensure alignment between internal Tech & Data narratives and external positioning partnering with Corporate Communications tomaintainconsistency credibility and message discipline.
- Apply clear governance and prioritization principles ensuring communications investment is focused on the highestimpact moments that matter.
- Serve as a strategic advisor guiding stakeholders on the right approach timing and level of support.
You May be a Good Fit if:
- Demonstrated success driving employee communications strategy and execution in complex global fastpaced organizations.
- Exceptional storytelling capability with a proven ability to turn complex technology data or transformation topics into compelling audiencerelevant narratives.
- Strong editorial judgment able to distinguish what is strategically meaningful versus nice to know and shape content accordingly.
- A datadriven mindset with experience using metrics insights and user research to inform communications decisions.
- Confidenceoperatingas both a strategic advisor and handson storyteller with gravitas and credibility at senior levels.
- Expertiseacross a range of communication channels including written visual live and digital formats.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
What Would Make You Stand Out:
- Experience supporting technology data AI or digital transformation organizations.
- Background in regulated or highly matrixed environments.
- Comfort shaping narratives with both internal and external audiences in mind even when execution sits elsewhere.
- Experience using or designing AIenabled or automated communications workflows.
Why Choose Fitch:
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
- A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
- Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
- Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
- Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies including a generous global parental leave plan designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
- Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives
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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 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.
FOR NEW YORK AND CHICAGO ROLES ONLY
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150000 and $175000 per year (depending on location). 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 Fitchs 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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