AVP Risk Management

About the role

Moody's is hiring an AVP Risk Management for its Ratings Operations & Controls team in Heredia, Costa Rica. The role supports the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Risk Management Framework across the business, provides oversight, reporting and stakeholder engagement, and acts as Secretary to the Ratings Operations Risk Committee.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the Risk Management Program, including policies, procedures, governance, reporting, tools and training.
• Serve as Secretary to the Ratings Operations Risk Committee, coordinating agendas, reviewing materials, documenting outcomes and supporting governance.
• Lead preparation and analysis of risk portfolio reporting, risk metrics and executive communications for senior management and governing bodies.
• Assist in developing, maintaining and monitoring Risk Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and identify opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Guide first-line business teams on operational risk practices, policies, controls and measurement frameworks.
• Review and monitor Operational Risk Events, risk issues, remediation activities and action plans.
• Monitor risk governance, track issues and report key risk exposures and control deficiencies.
• Build relationships with Internal Audit and business stakeholders, collaborating on audit reviews.

Required profile

• 8+ years of professional experience, including risk management, compliance or internal controls.
• Strong expertise in operational risk management, internal controls, governance and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting governance committees, risk reporting and ongoing monitoring.
• Undergraduate degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Management Consulting, Business or a related field; graduate degree or professional risk management certification preferred.

Required skills

• Developing and monitoring RCSAs, risk metrics, thresholds and remediation plans.
• Executive-level reporting and presentations, and stakeholder management across business, risk, compliance and internal audit.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and parallel initiatives.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and interest in responsible AI practices.