Senior Audit Director – Ratings Agency recruitment

 This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and conducts analytical, functional and office audits as well as special reviews for the firm. 
Within this position, your key role will be to manage the auditors conducting compliance audits across the various credit ratings groups and Fitch offices. You will have the opportunity to work with the firm’s personnel at all levels and learn about the various aspects of the firm’s business. 

Responsibilities include:
•Managing the planning, execution and reporting of compliance audits for the various credit rating groups and offices within the firm ratings.
•Overseeing the annual risk assessment and audit plan process.
•Updating the compliance audit procedures related to analytical and office audits;
•Performing an annual quality assurance review of functional audits and special reviews;
•Assisting with the annual assessment process to identify enhancements to procedures, processes and audits; 
•Drafting senior management reports based on rating group and office audits; and
•Assisting on special reviews where needed. 
This role requires excellent analytical, communication and project management skills with the ability to strategically focus on the big picture. 

Qualifications: 
•Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of auditing experience. 
•Experienced compliance or internal auditor, compliance monitoring professional or regulatory examiner with an in-depth working knowledge of financial securities and products.
•Prior experience leading audits and building out audit programs.
•Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously and complete audits / projects within timelines.

To apply please submit your resume to Jack Kelly - Jkelly@compliancesearch.com