Associate Director / Director, Sustainable Fitch Product Owner

Sustainable Fitch (SuF) is seeking a dynamic Sustainable Fitch Product Owner to join our growing team in Chicago, New York, Toronto, or London.

This pivotal role supports SuF in building and distributing advanced data and research products tailored to sophisticated ESG-sensitive fixed income investors. Reporting to the Head Product Owner, you will ensure the quality, usability, and delivery of ESG data, which is central to SuF’s value proposition. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of sustainability, data, and product development, driving innovation and impact in a rapidly evolving market.

What We Offer:

• High-Growth Environment – Join an entrepreneurial, fast-paced team within a larger, growth-oriented organization, offering opportunities to push boundaries and achieve ambitious goals.
• Global Exposure – Work cross-functionally with key partners across analytics, technology, sales, and operations while engaging with a global client base.
• Innovative and Customer-Centric Culture – Opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Development – Access career growth opportunities through training programs, industry certifications, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and technologies.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Lead a Product Squad – Engage with your squad daily to drive product priorities, resolve obstacles, and foster a collaborative environment to ensure product objectives are achieved.
• Serve as the ESG Data Expert – Organize, document, and iterate on our data to accelerate its use in reporting, analytics, and product development contexts.
• Ideate with Customers – Understand internal and external customer problems and needs, translating what you hear into innovative solutions with actionable plans.
• Collaborate Across Initiatives – Leverage shared services provided by other squads across Fitch while managing interdependencies to ensure timely and successful project outcomes.
• Build Trusted Relationships – Maintain a detailed understanding of our products, respond promptly to internal and external inquiries, and resolve issues empathetically.

What You Need to Have:

• Project Management Expertise – Experience breaking down complex initiatives into actionable tasks, determining the optimal sequence, and proactively identifying and addressing risks.
• Strong Communication Skills – Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective customer engagement and creation of world-class product documentation.
• Effective Listening & Decision-Making