Compliance Testing Associate Director

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

Job summary

A global financial information services provider seeks an experienced Compliance Associate Director for its Manchester office. You will lead compliance testing initiatives, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates have a strong background in compliance testing, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role supports a hybrid work environment, offering professional growth and comprehensive benefits to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Learning & Mobility Opportunities

Retirement Planning and Financial Wellness

Comprehensive Healthcare

Family-first Policies

Paid Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Proven track record of executing compliance testing in a regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and the three lines of defence model.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and escalate potential issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance testing activities across Fitch Ratings globally.
• Design and undertake compliance testing, recording findings.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Executing compliance testing

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Collaborative problem-solving

Self-motivated time management

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 escalate 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