Compliance Testing Associate Director

Fitch Ratings; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information provider is seeking a Compliance Associate Director in Manchester. The role entails leading compliance testing activities, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in compliance within financial institutions, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. This position offers a hybrid work environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Retirement planning and financial wellness

Comprehensive healthcare

Generous parental leave

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in compliance testing at a financial institution.
• Strong judgment and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance reviews and testing activities across Fitch.
• Communicate with senior stakeholders and draft reports.
• Track closure of issues in collaboration with operational teams.

Skills

Compliance testing and monitoring

Risk management frameworks

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Tools

MetricStream GRC platform

Job description

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 Ratings Global Compliance Group is currently seeking a Compliance Associate Director based from any Fitch Office location, including London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Madrid or Monterrary.

As a member of the Compliance Testing team, the Compliance Testing Associate Director is responsible for executing compliance testing activities across Fitch Ratings on a global basis. The role involves performing regular file reviews, plus thematic and targeted reviews designed to assess compliance with regulation and internal policies. The position will report to the Head of Compliance Testing who is based in London.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead reviews as / when required by the Head of Compliance Testing.
• Complete review planning and scoping; taking into consideration regulatory and policy requirements, existing issues, and risk management information, as appropriate.
• Design and undertake testing, recording testing activity and investigating findings.
• Lead meetings and communicate succinctly with senior stakeholders.
• Draft and issue well written, informative and impactful final reports to the business.
• Work with issue owners to agree mitigating action and track the closure of issues to completion.
• Develop a positive and professional relationship with operational teams.
• Liaise closely with other risk management functions, including Compliance and Internal Audit.
• Promote understanding across Fitch Ratings of key compliance requirements.

You May be a Good Fit if

• Proven track record of executing compliance testing and monitoring activities in a regulated financial institution or credit rating agency.
• Good understanding of risk management frameworks, risks and controls, and the three lines of defence model.
• Strong investigative skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach to solving problems and working with others.
• Self‑motivated, adept at time management and the prioritisation of competing priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and elevate potential issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Knowledge of credit ratings and credit rating agency regulation.
• Background in continuous monitoring
• Familiarity with MetricStream GRC platform.

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, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness : Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies : Family‑first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back : Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

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 interests 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 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.