About the position
Sustainable Fitch (SuF) is seeking a dynamic Senior Data Product Associate to join our growing team in Chicago or New York. Powered by the human insight that has differentiated Fitch for over 100 years, Sustainable Fitch combines experience and heritage with the best ESG information available in the market today. Our suite of solutions provides a much-anticipated, single source for the ESG focused financial community with tools, data, research and insights under one holistic, modular, user-friendly ESG investing umbrella. Sustainable Fitch is a Fitch Solutions Company. Working at Sustainable Fitch provides the opportunity to engage with sustainability-focused financial analysis within a globally recognized ratings organization. You'll be part of a team dedicated to assessing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts of investment decisions, shaping the future of sustainable finance. This role allows you to drive positive change by integrating ESG considerations into credit ratings and research.
Responsibilities
- Shape Data-Centric Features – Partner with Product Owners across internal tools and external products to define, test, and refine features like calculated fields, indicators, schema updates, and query logic that improve usability and impact.
- Prototype and Validate Data Products – Conduct exploratory analysis and quickly prototype datasets or tools to test new product concepts, turning ambiguous ideas into MVPs that guide priorities and speed up delivery.
- Ensure Data Quality and Reliability – Monitor and troubleshoot data issues, validate output consistency, and improve the accuracy and trustworthiness of key data assets over time.
- Support AI-Related Initiatives – Assist in shaping structured, reusable data assets and contribute to GenAI and ML efforts by supporting schema design, preparing training data, and prototyping solutions that help make our data more usable and intelligence-ready.
Requirements
- Hands-on Data Experience – Comfortable writing SQL queries and working with Python or R to manipulate, analyze, and validate data.
- Analytical Curiosity – Natural inclination to dig into complex datasets, identify patterns or inconsistencies, and generate actionable insights.
- Product Orientation – Strong user empathy and interest in building tools that solve real-world problems and improve internal workflows.
- Structured Communication Skills – Ability to clearly explain data issues, propose solutions, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bias for Action – Willingness to explore, test, and iterate quickly, even when requirements are ambiguous or evolving.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience as an analyst, data analyst, data scientist, or data/analytics engineer.
- Exposure to a wide variety of datasets including different domains, structures and formats.
- Background in financial services or ESG data.
- Passion for design and UX, with a focus on creating intuitive, visually appealing assets that enhance understanding and usability.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 2 to 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location.
- 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.
