Compliance Executive Assistant

Compliance Executive Assistant

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 Group is currently seeking a Compliance Executive Assistant (Senior Compliance Associate) based out of our New York office.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Global Chief Compliance Officer, enabling effective oversight of Fitch Ratings' global compliance program and supporting the function's ability to meet regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate complex calendars, travel, expenses, correspondence, and senior-level meetings, helping drive efficient decision-making and seamless engagement with C-Suite executives, Board members, and regulators.
• Prepare, edit, and summarize management information, presentations, and reporting materials that support senior leadership visibility into key compliance initiatives and department priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of Board meetings, video conferences, planning sessions, and regulator meetings, contributing to strong governance practices and effective stakeholder communication.
• Assist with operational compliance activities, including maintaining the department intranet and organizational charts, circulating regulatory news and industry developments, and supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.

You May be a Good Fit if:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree with relevant experience in a large corporate environment; financial services industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, with C-Suite executive assistant experience considered a strong plus.
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare polished reports, presentations, and other business materials.
• Proven ability to manage multiple changing priorities with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism in written, phone, and in-person communications.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a compliance, legal, regulatory, or other highly confidential corporate function.
• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior leadership, Board members, and external regulators.
• Strong judgment in handling sensitive information with discretion, accuracy, and a high degree of trustworthiness.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the flexibility to learn new processes, tools, and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

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.