Associate, CRM - Operations/Compliance

At Fitch, we have an open culture where employees are able to exchange ideas and perspectives, throughout the organization, irrespective of their seniority. Your voice will be heard allowing you to have a real impact. We embrace diversity and appreciate authenticity encouraging an environment where employees can be their true selves. Our inclusive and progressive approach helps us to keep a balanced perspective.  Fitch is also committed to supporting its employees by advancing conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion.  Fitch’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been established by employees who have joined together as a workplace community based on similar backgrounds or life experiences.  Fitch’s ERGs are available to connect employees with others within the organization to offer professional and personal support.

 

With our expertise, we are not only creating data and information, but also producing timely insights from every angle to influence decision making in this ever changing and highly competitive market. We have a relentless hunger to innovate and unlock the power of human insights and to drive value for our customers. There has never been a better time to make an impact and we invite you to join us on this journey.

 

Fitch Solutions provides data, research and analytics that help clients excel at managing their credit risk, offer deep insight into the debt investment market, and provide comprehensive intelligence about the macroeconomic environment. All available on our platform, Fitch Connect, designed and built using our credit, macro and industry expertise to help you make more informed decisions.

 

 

Bixby Research & Analytics is currently seeking an Operations/Compliance Associate based out of our Chicago, IL 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.
• 2+ years of compliance and operational experience. Specific experience in finance / asset management is strongly preferred.
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