Hybrid Director, Ratings Operational Risk

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About the role

  • Director managing operational risk at Fitch Ratings in Manchester, UK. Driving enhancements in operational risk frameworks and reporting processes while collaborating with teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Director, Ratings Operational Risk

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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