Associate Director, Data Scientist (47221)

Fitch Solutions is currently seeking a Associate Director, Data Scientist based out of our New York or Chicago office.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.


• The chance to work on impactful projects that shape the financial industry.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Develop and implement credit assessment models and scorecards using Fitch data.


• Perform data cleaning, preprocessing, and analysis to ensure data quality and integrity.


• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to build predictive models.


• Validate and back-test models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and performance.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.


• Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders through clear and concise reports and visualizations.


• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and techniques in data science and credit risk modelling.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.


• Proficiency in R and Python for data analysis, modelling, and visualization.


• Experience of working in financial modelling, is highly desirable.


• Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning techniques.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience with SQL and database management.


• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards in credit risk modelling.


• Knowledge of other data analysis tools and programming languages.

Why Fitch?

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.

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. We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Solutions is a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. It informs investment strategies, strengthens risk management capabilities and helps identify strategic opportunities.  Its analysts, lawyers, journalists and economists offer in-depth views on credit markets, credit risk, ESG, developed and emerging markets, industry sectors and individual credits. 

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:  

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 interests 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 Group 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.

FOR NEW YORK ROLES ONLY: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $115,000 and $140,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors.  Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives, and other benefits sponsored by Fitch. 

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