AVP Risk Management - Ratings Operations & Controls

About the role

Moody's is looking for an AVP Risk Management to join its Ratings Operations & Controls Risk Management team. The role supports the implementation, governance and continuous improvement of the Risk Management Framework across Ratings Operations & Controls, with ongoing oversight, reporting and stakeholder engagement. It also serves as Secretary to the Ratings Operations Risk Committee (RORC).

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 RORC: coordinate agendas, review materials, document outcomes and support governance activities.
• 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), identifying opportunities to strengthen the control environment.
• 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, 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 handle shifting priorities.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and interest in using AI tools responsibly.