AVP-Risk Management

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. 

• Minimum 8 years of business experience, including at least 5 years in risk management, compliance, or internal controls
• Strong expertise in operational risk management, internal controls, governance, and compliance within a regulated environment
• Experience developing and monitoring Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), risk metrics, thresholds, and remediation plans
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports and presentations
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships across business, risk, compliance, and internal audit functions
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience supporting governance committees, risk reporting, and ongoing monitoring activities
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency; interest in exploring AI systems and willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

• Undergraduate degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Management Consulting, Business, or related field
• Graduate degree and/or relevant professional risk management certification preferred

• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Risk Management Program, including policies, procedures, governance, reporting, tools, and training initiatives
• Serve as Secretary to the Ratings Operations Risk Committee (RORC), coordinating agendas, reviewing materials, documenting meeting outcomes, and supporting governance activities
• Lead preparation and analysis of risk portfolio reporting, risk metrics, and executive communications to support senior management and governing bodies
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), including identification of opportunities to strengthen the control environment
• Provide guidance to first-line business teams on operational risk management practices, risk policies, controls, and risk measurement frameworks
• Review and monitor Operational Risk Events (OREs), risk issues, remediation activities, and action plans to ensure timely completion and effective resolution
• Support risk governance processes through ongoing monitoring, due diligence, issue tracking, and reporting of key risk exposures and control deficiencies
• Build strong relationships with Internal Audit and business stakeholders, collaborating on audit reviews and managing stakeholder expectations

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.