Audit Manager

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of relevant audit experience (preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a global organization) within an audit, risk or control role
• Strong knowledge and experience in internal control frameworks and risk standards (e.g., COSO, ISO, NIST and DORA), financial services regulations, risk assessment processes
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is required; experience with GRC tools is preferred; fluency in written and spoken English required  
• Innovative and results-oriented, with strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, leadership, team and project management, and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities simultaneouslyExperience supporting integrated audits, with a solid understanding of IT general controls (ITGCs) and practical knowledge of technology risks and controls
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use 

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent professional qualification required

Responsibilities

Lead and execute risk-based integrated, operational, and regulatory audits across the organization, managing the full audit lifecycle while partnering with senior stakeholders and coaching team members.  

• Plan and execute moderately complex audit projects, from planning to reporting, utilizing a risk-based approach. Prepares and communicates audit testing methodology, develops audit engagement budget and timelines, supervises and/or executes audit fieldwork
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of risk and controls across a variety of risk areas. Maintains an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology processes, risks and controls related to Moody's business. Ability to identify key risks and leading practices for the area under review. Perform and oversee testing of design and operating effectiveness
• Develops relationships with audit stakeholders, manages stakeholder expectations and aligns audit projects based on stakeholder objectives of the area under review. Runs meetings with stakeholders and has persuasive conversations around the ‘why do we care’ for audit issues. Supports team leads in educating stakeholders on best practices in governance, risk and control
• Continuously expands knowledge of data analytics and use of technology to enhance audit testing, identify opportunities for continuous monitoring and repeatable test plans. Capable of performing intermediate-level data analytics functions within Excel or equivalent applications (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Assists with enhancing the Internal Audit Standards, processes, templates and audit techniques to increase overall efficiency and quality of internal audit delivery
• Coaches junior staff members through the audit lifecycle, including communicating roles and expectations for the project team at the start of the project, reinforcing accountability of project deliverables, hours, cost and cycle time, developing test steps, reviewing workpapers and providing feedback. Acts as a role model by exemplifying high performance for team members

About the Team

The Moody's Internal Audit team is dedicated to providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Company's operations and the effectiveness of its control, risk management, and compliance processes. By joining our team, you will be part of a highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment that leverages emerging technologies, data analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to advance audit quality across the enterprise. Our team works closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders globally to deliver meaningful insights and drive sustainable improvements across Moody's operations worldwide.

Moody’s 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.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.