Compliance Executive Assistant

Fitch Group•New York, NY

25d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Fitch Group is a leading, global financial information services provider that 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. The company is seeking a Compliance Executive Assistant (Senior Compliance Associate) based out of its New York office. This role will 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. The position involves coordinating complex calendars, travel, expenses, correspondence, and senior-level meetings to drive efficient decision-making and seamless engagement with C-Suite executives, Board members, and regulators. The role also includes preparing, editing, and summarizing management information, presentations, and reporting materials, as well as supporting the planning and execution of Board meetings, video conferences, planning sessions, and regulator meetings. Additionally, the Compliance Executive Assistant will assist with operational compliance activities, such as maintaining the department intranet and organizational charts, circulating regulatory news and industry developments, and supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory filings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience in a large corporate environment
Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives
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.

Nice To Haves

Financial services industry experience preferred.
C-Suite executive assistant experience considered a strong plus.
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.
Comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment—or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time.
Embrace technology as part of continuous learning and committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

Responsibilities

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.