Senior Compliance Associate

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

• Demonstrated experience advising on conflict of interest matters within a regulatory or compliance environment.
• Strong analytical and judgment skills with the ability to challenge business partners constructively.
• Ability to analyze current processes and workflows and make substantive suggestions for improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience drafting policy guidance and regulatory responses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (charts, graphs, VLookUps), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Power BI is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

You will support the Conflicts Officer in implementing Moody’s global conflicts of interest program, partnering with business leaders to identify and mitigate regulatory and reputational risks, and contributing to policy development, disclosure processes, and system enhancements with sound judgment and analytical rigor.

• Review and assess employee disclosures related to gifts, entertainment, political contributions, and outside interests.
• Provide guidance to employees on disclosure requirements under relevant policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with compliance subject matter experts and local officers to review and update policies, procedures, and training materials.
• Draft and distribute compliance communications related to conflicts of interest.
• Assist in preparing responses to regulatory and internal stakeholder inquiries.
• Maintain and execute standard operating procedures for conflicts program processes.
• Partner with the Compliance Technology team to test and enhance disclosure and approval systems.
• Support compliance reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies.

About the team

Our Compliance - Policies and Communications team is responsible for managing and communicating Moody’s global compliance policies and procedures.

By joining our team, you will contribute to the integrity of our operations, help mitigate regulatory and reputational risks, and support a culture of ethical conduct across Moody’s global business.

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.