AVP- Technology Risk Management

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Role/Responsibilities

The Assistance Vice President - Risk Management provides leadership and support to deliver creative and efficient solutions in coordination with 1^st line of defense technology team. This role is responsible for individually contributing to drive risk management governance and support to across the Moody’s Ratings (MR) Technology team. AVP will operate in alignment within the defined Internal Controls framework and contribute to maturing the 1^st line Technology Risk Management program.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Run and manage the 1^st line technology and security risk committee
• Identify, assemble and distribute monthly Committee meeting materials in accordance with defined branding requirements
• Compile, enhance and report technology key risk indicators
• Analyze and drive actions based upon metric trending and risk tolerance expectations
• Support oversight and alignment to industry risks, trends, new technologies and new/changes in regulatory requirements
• Proactively work across all 3 lines of defense to execute responsibilities
• Partner and collaborate with other 1^st line risk teams
• Identify opportunities for optimization to increase efficiency and effectiveness across assigned areas
• Be a risk champion and advocate behaviors that support proactive risk management culture

Essential Skills

• Subject Matter Expertise across IT/Cyber risk and control domains (i.e. Access Management, SDLC, Change and Release Management, Production/Operations Support, Data Management, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, producing high-quality work
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines and lead multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and deliver concise messaging to senior leaders across the firm
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work and learn independently
• Promote a cohesive team and positive work environment, to cultivate a spirit of one team with shared goals and objectives
• Highly organized and efficient; Results/action-orientation

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 to 7 years of experience in some combination of the following: IT risk management, audit, compliance, data analysis and/or project management
• Experience with the concepts and practices of IT risk management, IT processes and related controls.
• Understanding of IT Control Frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST and COSO
• Professional qualifications such as a CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC etc. a plus
• Knowledge of technology related regulatory requirements in the US, EU or APAC a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$117,200 - [[$170,000, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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