Director-Events & Outreach: Strategic Ops

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. 

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

· 10+ years of experience leading strategic programs, executive events, or high-level customer engagement initiatives, ideally in a complex, global organization.

· Inspirational people leader with proven experience building and developing high-performing teams.

· Strong executive presence with exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, and a track record of building trust with senior leaders.

· Collaborative, big-picture thinker who excels at translating business strategy into impactful programs that deliver measurable value.

· Data-driven mindset with demonstrated experience establishing program KPIs and communicating impact to leadership.

· Willingness to travel as needed (~20–30%).

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities: Set the vision and strategy for Moody's most critical customer engagement initiatives, from flagship events to strategic partnerships.

· Develop and lead the overarching strategy for high-impact marketing and events programs, ensuring alignment with Moody's strategic vision.

· Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Oversee the design and execution of flagship programs, including advisory boards, C-suite thought leadership events, and other high-touch activations.

· Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing strategic insights to shape program direction and maximize impact.

· Build and maintain strong partnerships across marketing, sales, product, and communications to drive cross-functional alignment.

· Establish clear KPIs for strategic programs; measure impact, report outcomes, and apply insights to refine future initiatives.

· Manage strategic-level budgets and vendor relationships to ensure operational excellence and resource optimization.

· Stay ahead of industry trends and evolving customer needs to continually enhance program strategy and relevance.

About the team: Our Marketing team is responsible for connecting with our customers—understanding their challenges, showing how our solutions fit their world, and creating experiences that build trust and spark action. We blend creativity, data, and strategy to raise awareness, generate demand, and support Moody’s growth worldwide. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in creating memorable events, from intimate customer roundtables to global flagship conferences that attract, engage, and inspire our audiences.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $134,400.00 - $194,850.00, 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 or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, 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

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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

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