Fitch Learning | Senior Associate, Strategic Operations & Integration - New York, NY

Fitch Group • New York, NY

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Learning is seeking a Senior Associate, Strategic Operations & Integration to support integration-related initiatives tied to current and future acquisitions and help evolve how the business operates at scale. This role partners with and reports to the Head of M&A Integration & Strategic Operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing professional who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, execution, and business transformation. The role offers broad exposure across the organization and the chance to contribute to high-impact initiatives that support growth, operational improvement, and effective decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative mindset, strong analytical and organizational skills, and an interest in financial services, professional learning, and innovation.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, consulting, M&A integration, project management, or a related field
• Genuinely interested in financial services and curious about adjacent areas such as fintech, edtech, AI, and digitally enabled learning models
• Experience building management reporting, dashboards, and presentations for senior stakeholders
• Comfortable working with KPIs, operational metrics, and business performance data
• Enjoy problem-solving, improving processes, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confident partnering with stakeholders across regions and functions and can communicate effectively in a global environment
• Hands-on experience using or exploring AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and stay current on the evolving AI landscape
• Can move between strategic thinking and hands-on execution with ease

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, or transformation-focused environment
• Exposure to M&A integration, post-merger activity, or cross-functional strategic projects
• A collaborative, one-team mindset with strong cross-cultural awareness
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• A continuous improvement mindset and enthusiasm for finding better ways to work
• Interest in shaping the future of learning at the intersection of finance, technology, and education

Responsibilities

• Support integration-related initiatives across people, process, technology, and data
• Help translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable plans and support delivery across key workstreams
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and governance across a global business
• Bring a digitally enabled, process improvement mindset, including an interest in automation and smarter ways of working
• Own and enhance management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to support performance tracking and executive decision-making
• Translate complex business and operational data into clear, concise, and visually compelling insights
• Partner effectively with stakeholders across functions, teams, and regions in a global, multicultural environment
• Support the development of executive-ready presentations and materials for leadership discussions
• Contribute to broader strategic and operational initiatives tied to business growth and transformation

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days per week in the office; 2 days remote
• Dedicated training, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Retirement planning and tuition reimbursement programs
• Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan
• A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups
• Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed