Fitch Group, Inc.

Associate Director, Team Lead, Research Assistants

Fitch Group, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and support to the US Research Assistant team
  • Oversee and prioritize workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across all RA outputs
  • Handle complex research and publication tasks with minimal supervision, while coaching others on day-to-day execution
  • Review work produced by RA team and provide feedback to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
  • Partner with analysts to support data collection, document analysis, and research projects
  • Drive continuous improvement by enhancing existing processes and implementing new
  • Foster strong collaboration and communication between NY and London offices to ensure consistency of publishing as well as meeting deadlines
  • Maintain and modify internal databases and CMS tools; train team members on best practices
  • Collaborate with sales and data teams on client requests, marketing materials, and bespoke data needs

Requirements

  • Multiple years’ experience in a research, data, or capital markets support role
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and content management systems (CMS)
  • Good understanding of the leveraged loan and bond markets, including how market conditions impact structures and documentation
  • An understanding of LFI / Covenant Review products, data content, and how clients use them
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior analysts and stakeholders
  • Proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills
  • Proven ability to train, mentor, and collaborate with junior team members
  • Experience building best practices and fostering a productive, collaborative work environment
Benefits
  • Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 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 and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
  • Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
  • Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
  • Inclusive Work Environment : A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
  • Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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