Job Description

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 Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective and insights we provide have helped fund a century of growth and enables you to make important credit judgments with confidence.

Senior Associate (KYC/ AML), Global Governance Group, Business Relationship Management

Fitch Global Governance Group is currently seeking a Senior Associate in KYC or AML based out of our Hong Kong or Singapore office.

The position involves performing new client onboarding Know Your Customer (KYC) sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) screening checks, as well as annual KYC recertifications.

What We Offer:

• High visibility with senior management
• Cooperation with the Fitch Legal Department, Compliance Department, and Internal Audit
• Amazing team that values growth and development opportunities

We\'ll Count on You To:

• Lead Fitch\'s KYC onboarding and annual review, the SMRA will work in collaboration with BRM\'s four lines of business to complete the screening and approval (or rejection) process
• Assist with implementing controls, performing reviews, and ongoing monitoring to ensure BRM does not engage with issuers that are subject to international sanctions
• Mitigate and resolving alerts that might arise during the KYC screening process and documenting the resolution
• Raise material KYC findings to BRM Global Governance Group senior staff for adjudication and resolution, which could result in further escalation to Fitch\'s Legal Department for guidance
• Assist the Global Governance Group in coordinating with Fitch\'s Compliance and Legal Departments in developing, maintaining and enhancing Fitch\'s International Sanctions, AML, and Anti-Corruption Policies
• Contribute to responses to internal or external requests for information concerning Fitch\'s KYC, sanctions, and AML processes
• Work with Fitch\'s third-party KYC vendor on enhancements to the KYC platform and processes, including a project to integrate the KYC platform with Fitch\'s customer relationship management system
• Promote an overall understanding of existing and new compliance issues and related policies and procedures

What You Need to Have:

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent is required
• 3-5 years\' experience involving KYC, sanctions, and AML screening. Familiarity with compliance, operational, and regulatory procedures and controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must. Ability to excel in a team-oriented environment, including the ability to manage tasks independently for the group\'s overall success
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Knowledge of KYC, sanctions, and AML third-party screening platforms (e.g. Dow Jones Risk Center Third Party, Refinitiv, LSEG, WorldCheckOne)
• Prior work experience in a financial institution, rating agency, or other similar financial services firm (with a focus on compliance, operations and policy matters)
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management software

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.

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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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