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# Senior Analyst, Model Development Team - London (6 Month FTC)

- **Company:** Fitch Group
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840656718-senior-analyst-model-development-team-london-6-month-ftc

## About the Role

* Master's degree in quantitative disciplines such as Financial Engineering
 * Programming and model development experience in Excel/VBA and Python or R.
 * Ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts clearly
 * Strong work ethic and strong team player, * Prior experience in credit risk, financial/cashflow or statistical modelling, with hands-on exposure in Excel/VBA, Python or R.
 * Self-motivated with ability to manage timelines across multiple projects

## Description

The Model Development Team (MDT) plays a critical role in designing, enhancing and maintaining the credit rating models that underpin Fitch Rating's analytical processes. It is part of the Analytical Group with thirty talented modelling specialists located in the UK, US and China. We work very closely with the ratings team to design and develop models applying the relevant rating methodologies rigorously, accurately and efficiently. The team works in a dynamic, collegial and collaborative environment that values innovation and analytical rigor whilst supporting team members' professional development., * Contributeto the development of models across a diverse set of sectors, includingCorporates,Infrastructure and Project Finance,Financial Institutions, andGovernments and Public Finance

 * Team up with other talented specialists to research, design, implement and enhance models, conduct comprehensive testing, and prepare model documentation.
 * Leverage the opportunity to contribute to other team initiativessuch as trainings, research projects and user/client support.


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