CreditSights is currently seeking an Associate Data Analyst based out of our Glasgow office
Join CreditSights as an Associate Data Analyst in our Glasgow office, a recognised hub for innovation and operational excellence. Our Glasgow team is at the forefront of developing and implementing data-driven solutions for the financial markets, collaborating across departments to deliver high-impact results. As part of this vibrant and growing office, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, contribute to pioneering projects, and help shape the future of data and legal operations within a dynamic financial services business.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, CreditSights continues to offer award-winning, unbiased research on global credit markets, empowering clients to make informed investment decisions. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Glasgow, Denver, and Charlotte, we serve a diverse global institutional client base, including banks, investment advisors, mutual funds, and hedge funds. As a leading voice in credit research, our expert insights are featured in top publications such as Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Financial Times. As a Fitch Solutions Company, CreditSights provides a dynamic environment fostering professional growth and innovation, where you collaborate with seasoned analysts to deliver critical intelligence in complex financial markets.
Working at CreditSights offers the chance to be part of a premier independent credit research firm, renowned for its in-depth analysis and insights. You'll collaborate with a team of seasoned analysts, delivering critical intelligence that helps clients navigate complex financial markets. This dynamic environment encourages professional growth and innovation, enabling you to make a meaningful impact in the field of credit research.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
1. Help build and maintain a central database of financial instruments, bringing together data from multiple sources
2. Identify and fix data quality issues
3. Create and update documentation to support business projects and data consolidation
4. Analyze financial data sources to compare coverage, delivery speed, and reliability
5. Prepare regular reports for internal teams, partners, and regulatory bodies
6. Work closely with other teams to share knowledge and improve how data is managed
7. Use SQL and Python to automate tasks and improve data processes
You May be a Good Fit if:
8. Degree in Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field
9. Internship or academic experience in data analysis or financial services is advantageous
10. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
11. Interest in financial markets and data-driven decision making
12. Ability to interpret complex datasets and summarise findings succinctly
13. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
14. Working knowledge of SQL and Python for data analysis, automation, and data quality checks
15. Ability to produce high-quality outputs with a high attention to detail
What Would Make You Stand Out:
16. Experience working with large, complex financial datasets
17. Demonstrated ability to resolve data quality issues such as duplicates, missing identifiers, or incorrect mappings
18. Hands-on experience with SQL and Python for data analysis, automation, or data cleansing
19. Familiarity with data governance, regulatory requirements, or audit processes (e.g., DORA regulation in EU)
20. Exposure to financial instruments, bond data, or entity management in a financial services environment
21. Ability to create clear documentation, data dictionaries, or process guides
22. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data, content, and compliance specialists
23. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Why Choose Fitch:
24. Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
25. 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
26. Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
27. Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
28. Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
29. Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
30. Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community
Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest 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 evaluatequalified 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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