SVP-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 15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, controls assurance, internal audit, compliance, operational risk, or a related control function within a global, highly regulated environment, including significant senior leadership experience Deep expertise in second line risk management, controls assurance, aligned assurance, and assessment of control design and operating effectiveness Demonstrated experience setting strategy and governance for enterprise-scale control assurance programs and providing oversight of senior leaders responsible for operational execution Strong understanding of the Three Lines model, with proven ability to coordinate coverage and appropriate reliance while preserving second line independence and distinct accountabilities Proven ability to identify systemic weaknesses and emerging themes, exercise credible challenge, and communicate strategic implications and priorities to senior executives and governance committees Strong leadership skills, including leading through other leaders, overseeing geographically dispersed teams and offshore operating models, and developing succession and capability pipelines Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, influencing, and relationship-management skills; relevant professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, FRM, or PRM is preferred Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with a track record of implementing advanced AI solutions to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency. Strong experience using AI tools to lead innovation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in managing AI-related risks, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent required An advanced degree in risk management, finance, business, accounting, technology, or a related discipline is preferred Responsibilities Moody's Ratings Risk Management is hiring a Senior Vice President – 2nd Line Controls Assurance, reporting to the MR Chief Risk Officer, to provide strategic leadership of its second line Controls Assurance Program and play a central role in MR's aligned assurance model. The SVP will establish the program's direction, governance, methodology, risk-based coverage strategy, quality expectations, and continuous improvement agenda. Working with first line control testing and quality assurance teams, other second line assurance functions, and Internal Audit as the third line, the SVP will promote coordinated assurance coverage, appropriate reliance, clear accountability, and identification of potential gaps or unnecessary duplication, while preserving the independence and distinct responsibilities of each line. The Controls Assurance Team leader will report to the SVP and remain accountable for execution of the approved Assurance Plan and day-to-day management of the team. Through this model, the SVP