Fitch Group is currently seeking a Collaboration Engineering Associate Director 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.
Fitch's Technology & Data Team is a dynamic department where innovation meets impact. Our team includes the Chief Data Office, Chief Software Office, Chief Technology Office, Emerging Technology, Shared Technology Services, Technology, Risk and the Executive Program Management Office (EPMO). Driven by our investment in cutting-edge technologies like AI and cloud solutions, we're home to a diverse range of roles and backgrounds united by a shared passion for leveraging modern technology to drive projects that matter to our organization and clients. We are also proud to be recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work in Technology" 3 years in a row. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer an exciting and supportive environment where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference.
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About the Team - The Modern Workplace and Collaboration Services team empowers Fitch employees worldwide by delivering seamless, secure, and innovative collaboration technologies.
- Fitch is committed to maximizing the value of the Microsoft 365 suite, driving adoption and integration of these tools across all business functions.
- As a member of a dynamic and forward-thinking IT organization, you'll have significant opportunities for professional growth, cross-team collaboration, and hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft and AI-powered technologies.
How You'll Make an Impact: - Function as the Subject Matter Expert for Fitch's Entra ID, M365, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and the Power platform environments.
- Part of the team that is responsible for the day-to-day engineering and support of all core Microsoft 365 services: SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Entra ID, and Power Platform.
- Partner with business stakeholders and technology partners to integrate M365 collaboration platforms and authentication (Entra ID, SharePoint and Teams) with complex business applications and processes.
- Drive the continuous enhancement of Microsoft 365 security and compliance posture by designing, implementing, and managing advanced identity, authentication, Purview policies and Conditional Access policies.
- Proactively evaluate and adopt new user experience and security features utilizing industry best practices including developments in the M365 suite, AI and its application in an enterprise environment.
You May be a Good Fit if: - 7-10 years of experience in Information Technology, with specific focus on the Microsoft stack.
- 5+ years of Microsoft 365 engineering and support experience.
- Expert level knowledge of Microsoft 365 platforms, including Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint and Exchange.
- Must be able to work as part of a team with a strong focus on end user experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Power platform (Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power B/Fabric).
- Proven success leading modernization initiatives and cloud migrations for Microsoft 365 services, automations, and core architecture, transitioning legacy systems such as Exchange and Active Directory to cloud-based platforms.
- Skilled in solving complex integration challenges connecting authentication, collaboration tools, documentation, and business processes across diverse applications.
- You embrace innovation, proactively exploring and adopting new features, security enhancements, and AI-driven solutions to elevate enterprise collaboration.
What Would Make You Stand Out: - Modern automation experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, Azure Functions, Datadog, etc.
- Familiarity with Collaboration governance and security tools such as AvePoint, Proofpoint, Jira, etc.
- Background in AI and AI agent solutions (M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio).
- Prior experience working in a regulated industry.
Why Choose Fitch: - 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
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 interest 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluatequalified 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 $140,000 and $155,000 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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