Staff Data Scientist, Associate Director (Manchester)

Staff Data Scientist, Associate Director (Manchester)

Requisition ID: 48655

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Information Technology

Location: Manchester, GB

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2025

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Staff Data Scientist, Associate Director based out of our Manchester office.

Fitch Group is a global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, data, and tools to support efficient, transparent financial markets. The technology & data team drives innovation using AI and cloud solutions across Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions. We are recognized as a top place to work in technology. More information about Fitch: visit the Technology and Data careers page.

The AI Implementation Team builds and supports Generative AI, ML, and Data Science solutions across Fitch Ratings and Solutions. Our objectives include developing enterprise AI/ML capabilities and guiding secure use of AI.

• Drive Business Value through AI/ML Solutions: Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to identify high-impact use cases for AI, LLMs, and traditional ML. Design and deliver models that solve evolving business problems and improve internal workflows.
• Deliver Data Science Insights: Conduct robust statistical analyses and exploratory modeling. Define and build AI-ready datasets that support analytics at scale.
• Bridge Business & Technical Priorities: Translate strategic needs into technical solutions, partnering with product, engineering, and business teams to iterate quickly and deliver results.
• Own the End-to-End Model Lifecycle: Develop, fine-tune, evaluate, and deploy models in production. Monitor performance, gather feedback, and adapt solutions.
• Promote Reusability & Sound Engineering: Build production-quality code with documentation and testing practices; emphasize modularity and maintainability for scalable ML solutions.
• Communicate Effectively: Translate data science concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders, focusing on Fitch use cases.

• 6+ years of professional experience in data science or ML-focused roles
• Expertise in traditional ML (regression, classification, time series) and modern deep learning, LLMs, including fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and evaluation
• Hands-on experience across the full ML lifecycle: exploratory analysis, experimentation, modeling, deployment, monitoring, and iteration
• Experience integrating AI solutions into workflows, leveraging/fine-tuning LLMs (agentic workflows preferred)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS)
• Knowledge of AWS/Azure infrastructure and services (e.g., AWS Bedrock, SageMaker, S3; Azure AI, OpenAI, storage)
• Adaptive mindset with practical, business-first AI implementation
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s or PhD strongly preferred in a quantitative/technical field

• Strong software engineering skills (OOP, version control, testing)
• Exceptional communication with the ability to translate complex concepts to varied audiences
• Experience supporting prototyping teams to transition to development and deployment
• Experience mentoring data scientists and fostering collaboration and learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork
• Experience working in distributed, fast-paced environments
• Ability to collaborate with non-AI/ML teams to integrate AI into broader workflows
• Familiarity with credit ratings agencies, regulations, and data products

• Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office, depending on business line and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Generous global parental leave plan
• Inclusive Work Environment: Collaborative culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and matched charitable giving

Fitch is committed to providing objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility, employees must disclose conflicts of interest. If selected, you may be asked to declare securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to employment.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.