Internal Auditor - Manchester

As a leading, global financial information 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.

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Internal Auditor, based in either London or Manchester.

About the Team

The Internal Audit function is responsible for providing independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of Fitch’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. The team plays a critical role in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and providing constructive recommendations to strengthen the control environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Delivering risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with Internal Audit’s procedures and agreed timelines.
• Performing process walkthroughs to understand business activities, key risks, and relevant controls.
• Documenting risks, controls, testing procedures, sampling, audit evidence, and conclusions.
• Communicating with stakeholders to spotlight risks, discuss audit findings, investigate root causes, and agree action plans.
• Preparing clear and constructive audit reports for senior management.
• Monitoring and verifying the timely implementation of agreed actions.

You May be a Good Fit if You Have:

• Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, compliance, controls assurance or a comparable role.
• The ability to identify, assess, and communicate risks, with practical and proportionate recommendations.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and record keeping.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Financial services experience and knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with auditing software or GRC applications, particularly Optro or MetricStream.
• Strong report writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality professional reports that articulate complex audit findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Relevant professional qualifications.

Why Choose Fitch:

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required.
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, 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

At Fitch, AI is embedded in how we work every day-supporting smarter decision-making, streamlining workflows, and enabling new ways to create value for our business and clients. Intelligent solutions are increasingly part of our day-to-day operations, helping teams work more efficiently and think differently as we continue to evolve. We’re looking for colleagues who are comfortable operating in an AI-enabled environment-or who are curious, adaptable, and eager to build their AI literacy over time. We value professionals who embrace technology as part of continuous learning and who are committed to using it thoughtfully to enhance how work gets done.

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 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.

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