Director, Ratings Operational Risk
Fitch Group, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Drive continuous enhancement of our operational risk frameworks through structured assessments and control evaluations that strengthen our risk posture and resilience
- Design and implement automated reporting solutions to streamline operational risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in report generation and delivery
- Work closely with various teams, such as IT and Risk, across the organization to gather requirements, share insights, and work on controls
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other key stakeholders
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years professional experience in operational risk management, ideally within financial services or consulting environment, with hands-on experience in risk assessment, control evaluation and operational issue resolution.
- Senior stakeholder management capability, with sound judgment to balance proactive initiative with consultative collaboration.
- Proven track record delivering risk and control improvements through change management, including process redesign, audit remediation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
- Fluent English skills with near-native proficiency, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and professionalism
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- 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
operational risk managementrisk assessmentcontrol evaluationautomated reporting solutionsdata interpretationprocess redesignaudit remediationchange managementreport generationoperational issue resolution
Soft Skills
senior stakeholder managementconsultative collaborationanalytical skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsintegrityprofessionalismproactive initiativesound judgmentactionable insights