Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Associate Director, Chicago

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, Associate Director  based out of our Chicago 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. 

 

Want to learn more about a career in technology and data at Fitch?

Visit: https://careers.fitch.group/content/Technology-and-Data/

 

About the Team

The Fitch Group's AI Implementation Chapter is seeking a dynamic Lead Machine Learning Engineer with 6+ years of experience, including leadership and people management. This role involves designing AI/ML solutions and ensuring implementation of AI initiatives across the Fitch Ratings organization. You will manage a team of 2-3 engineers, blending hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, while collaborating with product squads, business partners, and cross-functional teams to integrate advanced AI solutions into flagship Fitch Ratings products and workflows.

 

The AI Chapter’s team objectives:

• Implement AI & ML technology in collaboration with Fitch Ratings business partners and product squads
• Develop and support enterprise-level AI exploration tools and capabilities
• Provide guidance for efficient and secure development and deployment of AI
• Establish and maintain guidelines and processes for AI/ML governance

 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Lead and manage a team of 2-3 machine learning engineers, balancing direct leadership with technical contributions to projects
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML solutions, focusing on advanced generative AI frameworks, large language models, and agentic workflows
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, architectural design, and project execution
• Drive projects and strategic initiatives, ensuring the integration of ML solutions into existing workflows by collaborating with product squads and business stakeholders
• Develop robust, production-quality software artifacts using Python and large-scale data workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow), while managing team resources & timelines
• Leverage expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS and Azure) to build and optimize AI infrastructure
• Champion ML governance, ensuring adherence to guidelines, monitoring SLAs, and enhancing AI solutions’ performance and reliability