Operations Associate

Bixby Research & Analytics is currently seeking an Operations/Compliance Associate based out of our Glasgow 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:

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly experienced research team within a rapidly growing, fast paced company.

• 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:

• Daily Operational/Compliance procedures.
• Work closely with Compliance Manager and senior research staff to manage compliance programs and execute on associated operational processes and control systems.
• Document Management/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.
• Ability to review own work product to ensure accuracy and completeness in a time-sensitive environment.
• Permission management of 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.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe PDF skills required.
• 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.
• Possess strong organizational skills, sound judgement and hold 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.

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