Compliance Associate Director 12-month Fixed Term Contract

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Compliance Associate Director 12-month Fixed Term Contract

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 Groups culture of credibility independence and transparency is embedded throughout its structure which includes Fitch Ratings one of the worlds 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

Fitch Groups Compliance Regulatory Reporting team is currently seeking an Associate Director (maternity cover for up to 12 months) based out of Canary Wharf London office.

The Compliance Regulatory Reporting team is primarily responsible for all ad-hoc and periodic reporting to Fitch Ratings regulators in EMEA.

The team is responsible for ensuring general compliance with applicable credit rating agency regulations fulfilling various regulatory reporting obligations reviewing Fitch Ratings policies and procedures to ensure they are designed to effectively address regulatory requirements and handling internal investigations and complaints.

How Youll Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Manager of Compliance Regulatory Reporting the successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the fulfilment of Fitch Ratings regulatory reporting obligations in the EU and the UK.

The successful candidate will be an internal key point of contact for compliance matters impacting Fitch Ratings operations in EMEA and will provide advice and training to Fitch Ratings staff on compliance and regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will support and collaborate with other members of the Compliance team in relation to compliance issues on a regional and global basis.

The successful candidate will work on assignments supporting Fitch Ratings regulatory compliance matters in EMEA including regulatory reporting and the implementation of Fitch Ratings policies and procedures.

You May be a Good Fit if:

Educated to university degree level or equivalent.

Highly organized and efficient with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of flexibility and excellent time-management skills

Excellent data skills with great attention to detail.

Outstanding Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Fluency in English both written and spoken.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

Legal qualifications and/or experience in handling regulatory compliance matters.

Experience dealing with ESMA/FCA or other regulatory bodies in the financial services sector.

Previous experience in the credit ratings industry or other similar supervised sector.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 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 workplacewhere all voices are valued withEmployee 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

At Fitch AI is embedded in how we work every daysupporting smarter decision-making streamlining workflows and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. Were looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environmentor who are curious adaptable and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective timely independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitchs credibility and reputation our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of a conflict of 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 evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and other statuses protected by law.

Disclaimer on Benefits Information

In accordance with the requirements of the EU Pay Transparency Directive the benefits described in this job advertisement represent a general overview and do not constitute the full list of benefits available for this position. Comprehensive and final details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided to candidates at the offer stage.

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Required Experience:

Director

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1