Operations Associate - Graduate Role

Fitch Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations/Compliance Associate to join their Glasgow office. This role involves managing compliance programs, operational procedures, and document management in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in compliance and operations, particularly in finance or asset management. The company offers career advancement opportunities and a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives. Join a team that is committed to excellence and making a significant impact in the financial information services sector.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Diverse culture

Global perspectives

Impactful work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, especially in Accounting, Finance, or Legal.
• Compliance and operational experience in finance/asset management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational/compliance procedures and programs.
• Review and improve compliance policies and procedures.

Skills

Compliance experience

Operational experience

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Job description

Bixby Research & Analytics is currently seeking an Operations/Compliance Associate based out of our Glasgow, UK office.

Bixby Research and Analytics (“Bixby”) is the leading private information provider in the $1.5+ trillion leveraged loan market. Since 2018, Bixby's SaaS platform has been revolutionizing the way institutional investors consume information for their private investments. Bixby's market moving news and expansive financial data keeps hedge funds and asset managers ahead of their competition. Bixby’s platform is relied upon each day as a trusted source of information for some of the largest, most-awarded institutional investors in the credit market.

What We Offer:

• Develop deep knowledge of the leveraged loan market, which continues to grow in size and weight.
• Access to the resources of Fitch, including career advancement opportunities (dependent on exceptional performance).
• Lead the expansion of Bixby’s product into the European market.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Manage daily operational/compliance procedures.
• Work closely with the Compliance Manager and senior research staff to manage compliance programs and execute associated operational processes and control systems.
• Handle document management and categorization.
• Review, revise, and continuously improve upon existing compliance programs, policies, and procedures as necessary to identify risks and stay in line with mandated compliance policies.
• Review your own work product to ensure accuracy and completeness in a time-sensitive environment.
• Manage permissions for document and site access.

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A variety of educational histories will be considered for this role, especially those with Accounting/Financial/Legal backgrounds.
• Compliance and operational experience. Specific experience in finance/asset management is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.
• Established skills in accuracy, organization, and experience working in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to manage and execute challenging projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the highest ethical standards.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Prior experience with virtual data rooms is preferred.
• General understanding of financial markets is preferred.

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone. Bixby recently became part of the CreditSights division at Fitch.

Every team member is essential to our business, and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch, and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information, please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

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 Group 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.