Finance Senior Associate Director - SOX Compliance

As a leading, global financial 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.

Working at Fitch provides the opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where strong governance, accountability, and operational excellence support meaningful business outcomes. You’ll work alongside colleagues across Finance, IT, and the broader business to help strengthen Fitch’s global internal control environment and support the continued evolution of its SOX compliance program.

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior Associate Director, SOX Compliance based out of our New York office.

About the Team:

The SOX Compliance team operates as a strategic partner within the Finance Department, serving as the center of excellence for internal controls and compliance. We're a small, hands-on team with significant visibility and impact across the organization—backed by the resources and reach that come with a global enterprise.
We're responsible for all aspects of the SOX program including risk assessment, control design, documentation, and remediation, while collaborating closely with our Parent company's Internal Audit team on testing activities. As we continue evolving our control environment to meet the demands of our growing global footprint, this role offers the opportunity to play a key role in advancing our SOX program and build lasting relationships with business leaders worldwide.
Reporting to the Head of SOX, Consolidation and Financial Reporting, this role will serve as a hands-on subject matter expert, executing core program activities, and partnering with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to drive a strong and sustainable internal control environment. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and accelerate your SOX career while developing deep expertise across a complex, international organization.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Execute day-to-day SOX program activities, including maintaining and enhancing process narratives, risk and control matrices, and flowcharts.
• Assess business processes to identify risks, evaluate control design, and recommend practical, scalable control improvements.
• Document and evaluate processes across multiple functions to identify control gaps and support risk assessment activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to facilitate walkthroughs, manage information requests, track action items, and support timely completion of testing requirements with internal audit and external auditors.
• Partner with global process owners by providing guidance on control execution, responding to questions, and helping strengthen control awareness across the organization.
• Monitor remediation activities by tracking open issues, following up on action plans, maintaining status reports, and escalating delays or concerns as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline documentation, enhance controls, and improve SOX processes based on audit findings and business feedback.
• Manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining organization, responsiveness, and high-quality deliverables.

You May Be a Good Fit If:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have 5–7 years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting, preferably within financial services.
• You have a solid understanding of SOX requirements, the COSO framework, and internal control concepts, with the ability to apply them in a practical business environment.
• You have strong documentation and analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• You are able to communicate control concepts clearly to non-technical audiences and build effective working relationships across the organization.
• You are self-motivated, organized, and able to manage competing priorities while delivering quality work under tight deadlines.
• You are a collaborative team player who is comfortable asking questions, seeking guidance when needed, and contributing to a hands-on team environment.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• CPA certification, or progress toward CPA certification.
• A combination of Big 4 public accounting experience and SOX audit exposure.
• Experience documenting IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls in complex technology environments.
• Prior experience working with global teams and cross-border stakeholders.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days per week in the office; 2 days remote
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated training, 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 and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short- and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that enable physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational wellbeing
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-friendly policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Inclusive Work Environment: A collaborative workplace where all voices are valued, with Employee Resource Groups that unite and empower our colleagues around the globe
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days, matched funding for donations, and ample opportunities to volunteer in your community

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 interest 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.

For New York: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 - $140,000 per year. Actual salaries will be determined on an individualized basis and may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of Fitch’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for discretionary bonuses and other benefits sponsored by Fitch.

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