About this role
<p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Fitch Learning is a leader in financial services training. With unrivaled breadth and depth, the company delivers learning solutions for apprentices, graduates, and those with 10+ years’ experience in Financial Services. Our offerings include expert faculty, e-learning, coaching, and blended assessments, improving individual and collective business performance.</span></p> <p><br><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Working at Fitch Learning provides the opportunity to be part of a global leader in financial education, committed to delivering cutting-edge training solutions. You'll collaborate with a team of experts dedicated to empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the finance industry. By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in professional education, contributing to impactful learning experiences that drive career advancement and industry success.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>Fitch Ratings is currently seeking a Business Analyst based out of our Manchester, UK office.</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>About the Team: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">You’ll join Technology & Data Delivery Enablement, a squad-facing function that supports Agile delivery by translating business needs into clear, testable requirements and enabling predictable, high-quality outcomes. The team partners closely with Delivery Owners, Technical Owners, Product Owners, and cross-functional squad members, with strong visibility across technology initiatives.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>How You’ll Make an Impact: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Engage with business stakeholders and end users to elicit, validate, and refine requirements that drive measurable outcomes.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Translate business needs into clear, testable, delivery-ready requirements aligned to business strategy and value.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Partner with Delivery Owners, Product Owners, and squads on Agile ceremonies (story creation, backlog refinement, sprint planning) to support continuous flow.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Identify and surface delivery risks early (e.g., requirement clarity, feasibility, dependencies) and drive mitigations with clear ownership.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Maintain high-quality documentation and requirement artifacts in tools such as Jira and Confluence; support testing activities (e.g., smoke testing) to confirm requirements are met.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>You May be a Good Fit if:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">You have a bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">You bring 3–5 years of experience in business analysis, requirements management, or a related role, ideally in an Agile environment.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">You have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">You’re eager to learn and apply modern practices, including AI-enabled tools for requirements gathering and documentation.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>What Would Make You Stand Out:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Business Analysis or Agile certification (e.g., CBAP, CCBA, PMI-ACP).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Hands-on experience with requirements/documentation tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Exposure to data analysis and/or SQL, including data profiling or documenting data flows.</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and non-functional requirements.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><strong>Why Choose Fitch:</strong> </span></p> <ul> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days per week in the office; 2 days remote</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings supporting overall wellbeing</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Supportive Parenting Policies: Generous global parental leave and family-friendly policies</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Inclusive Work Environment: Employee Resource Groups and a culture where all voices are valued</span></li> <li style="times new roman', times, sans-serif"><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and community opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.</span></p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">For more information, please visit our websites:</span></p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | <a href="http://www.fitchlearning.com">www.fitchlearning.com</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="times new roman', times, sans-serif">#LI-MH1 #LI-HYBRID</span></p>