Senior Director, Group Strategy
About The Position
Fitch Group is currently seeking a Sr. Director of Strategy based out of our New York office. As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, which includes Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s top three credit ratings agencies, and Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of insights, data and analytics. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. It is the strength of our business. It comes from people around the world in a shared pursuit: to equal something greater than they could ever accomplish alone. Every team member is essential to our business and every perspective is critical for our success. Develop yourself in a culture that values flexibility, expects your opinion and trusts your decisions. Together we evolve and so will you, in an environment that asks you to challenge yourself – and us. About the Team Reporting to the Group CFO, Group Strategy is a small, high-impact team that brings strategic clarity and cross-enterprise perspective to leadership decisions. We shape the strategic agenda by identifying what's next, support critical decision-making with insight and context, and drive cross-enterprise initiatives that turn strategic opportunities into reality. Team members thrive by bringing clarity to complex questions and working as trusted partners across the enterprise. The role requires strong strategic judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a multi-business environment, translating ambiguity into clear priorities and actionable recommendations for senior leaders.
Requirements
- 10–12 years (or 6–8 years post-MBA) of experience in corporate strategy or strategy consulting; backgrounds that include investment banking, private equity, or corporate development are also considered.
- Strategic mindset with ability to structure complex problems, identify key implications, and deliver clear recommendations to senior audiences.
- Familiar with key strategy frameworks and their applications.
- Foundational knowledge of AI concepts, comfort working with emerging tools, and strong curiosity to explore how they can improve processes and drive efficiency.
- Experience and interest in credit markets, risk/analytics, data & research products, or financial information services more broadly.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to convey information clearly and concisely, producing well-structured written materials and high-impact visual presentations.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, operate with autonomy, and navigate ambiguity.
- Self-directed and responsive, able to produce high-quality work, and adjust priorities as business needs shift.
- Presence, maturity, and sound judgment to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and represent Group Strategy across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Help business and functional teams define and refine their strategic priorities by bringing external perspective, identifying market opportunities and risks, and connecting their plans to broader enterprise goals.
- Develop a strong network across business units and functions, building the relationships necessary to facilitate cross-enterprise collaboration and support execution of strategic priorities.
- Synthesize diverse inputs and perspectives into compelling strategic narratives that help leadership see patterns, assess options, and commit to action.
- Serve as domain lead for one or more core areas (including Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Strategic Foresight), owning work quality, stakeholder relationships, and continuous improvement of methods and outputs.
- Lead discrete strategic initiatives end-to-end: problem framing, workplan design, synthesis, and executive-level recommendations.
- Contribute strategic content for leadership forums and strategic communications, including town halls, offsites, and executive meetings, ensuring consistent strategic messaging across the enterprise.
- Develop more junior team members by providing clear direction, feedback, and hands-on coaching, building the team's overall capacity to deliver.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
