Compliance Officer, Associate Director, GIFT City, India

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 Officer, at Associate Director level, based in our office in GIFT City, India.

The Compliance Department is responsible for overseeing compliance and regulatory matters for Fitch Ratings’ business globally.  The Asia Pacific (APAC) Compliance Team operates across Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sri Lanka, Beijing and Mumbai, and is led by the Head of Compliance APAC, based in Singapore. 

The role is part of the APAC team and will report to an experienced compliance officer located in Singapore. 

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders, as well as Legal and Compliance colleagues across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.  The role will support Fitch Ratings’ operations in the rapidly growing market of GIFT City. 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Manage regulatory filings, disclosures and regulatory requests; coordinate responses for appropriate and timely submission
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders
• Handle internal queries on regulatory requirements and compliance policies
• Monitor regulatory change, assess impact and implement necessary actions
• Conduct internal compliance training
• Provide quality and timely input for compliance reporting and documentation
• Support compliance projects and other priorities as needed

You May be a Good Fit if:

• 6 to 12 years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles (financial services and/or regulatory bodies)
• CFA, law degree, or compliance certification
• Strong market knowledge and working knowledge of India regulatory requirements
• Experience supporting regulatory information requests
• Familiarity with three lines of defence and risk governance

What Would Make You Stand Out: 

• Strong English communication and drafting skills
• Strong analysis, attention to detail, and sound judgement
• Hands-on and collaborative; works well across functions and seniority levels
• Organized and self-driven; manages multiple deadlines

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
• 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

For more information please visit our websites:    

www.fitch.group | www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.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. 

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.