VP-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.  Skills and Competencies 10+ years of progressive experience in operational risk, enterprise risk, internal audit, compliance, or related control functions within a global, highly regulated environment Demonstrated experience providing independent second line review and credible challenge across Risk and Control Self-Assessments, issue management, operational risk events, Key Risk Indicators, risk appetite, and governance reporting Strong ability to assess control design and effectiveness, residual risk, root cause, remediation adequacy, closure evidence, and escalation needs Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders and governance forums to communicate risk profile changes, emerging risks, control weaknesses, and required management actions Experience supporting risk oversight of strategic initiatives, including technology change, process transformation, automation, AI/digital adoption, and third-party dependencies Track record of building trusted cross-functional relationships while maintaining independence, objectivity, and effective challenge as a second line risk advisor Demonstrated ability to challenge the quality, completeness, and accuracy of risk documentation, including issue descriptions, impact ratings, root cause analysis, remediation plans, closure evidence, and risk acceptance rationales Demonstrated experience using governance, risk, and compliance platforms, risk reporting tools, dashboards, and Microsoft Office applications to support risk assessment, monitoring, and executive-level reporting Ability to influence cross-functionally and enterprise-wide and assert second line risk responsibility to challenge and influence in a highly consultative and effective manner Familiarity with regulatory expectations and supervisory standards applicable to highly regulated financial services, credit ratings, or similar control environments preferred 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 a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use Education/Certifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent required Advanced degree or professional qualification in risk management, finance, business, technology, audit, compliance, or a related discipline preferred Professional certification in operational risk, enterprise risk, internal audit, compliance, or information security preferred, such as CRISC, FRM, PRM, CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent Responsibilities The VP, Risk Management serves as the dedicated second line risk officer supporting Ratings Operations, providing independent oversight, credible challenge, and advisory support across the operational risk management framework. Provide independent review and credible challenge to the