MD-Chief Risk & Resiliency Officer

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The role: This is an exciting opportunity to evolve and elevate the Enterprise Risk Management and Business Resilience functions at Moody's, developing a world-class approach to risk as a point of business differentiation that drives our business strategy forward, by both protecting and enabling the business.

Reporting: The role will report to CAO (dotted to CEO) and be a valued member of the MCO Operating Committee. Will meet monthly with CEO to provide an independent channel and escalation path for risk discussion and will participate/lead monthly risk updates to ELT
Direct Reports - Internal Controls, Corp. Insurance, MSS Risk (inc. TPRM, GRC), Business Continuity
Dotted lines - MIS Risk Head, MA Risk Head, CISO, Tech Risk Governance Head; The dotted lines will meet regularly with the CRO on an established cadence.

The CRO will oversee:
MCO's central ERM function and chair the ERM Committee (quarterly)
MCO's risk governance and strategy, including risk identification and controls
Management responsibility for internal controls, business resilience, third party risk management and corporate insurance

What we are looking for:
Technical risk management experience and strong business alignment
Experience/Understanding of running a 2nd line risk management function, framework and governance, collaborating with senior management and business unit operational risk teams
Understanding of a risk framework to identify and calibrate strategic, emerging and operational risks to establish risk appetite and guide better risk management decisions and drive value
Experience of working with business risk teams, implementing controls to reduce residual risk exposure to identified risks; monitoring effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
Leverage of risk committees and networks across the firm; conduct regular risk assessments to anticipate emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Keeping pace with industry and organizational change and innovation; lead articulation and demonstration of the quality of our risk management practices as a business differentiator for customers and counterparties
Thought partnership and advisor to Moody's executives and senior leadership, effectively challenging our business and risk leaders by investing in relationships, developing a deep understanding of our businesses and establishing a culture of collaboration
Evolve our key risk indicators to effectively monitor and manage risk exposure
Development of executive and board reporting; manage enterprise risk reporting via GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) system
Work with MIS, MA and MSS Risk Leaders with regard to policy and standards for Third Party Risk Management and related resiliency requirements
Align business continuity planning with overall operational resiliency efforts and requirements
Become a risk center of excellence that utilizes Moody's data and tools in ERM and TPRM
Embody our leadership success profile: Empowers and Develops Talent, Thinks Strategically and Acts Globally, Embraces and Leads Change and our core success factors: Customer Centric, Authentic and Aware, Collaborate with Purpose, Execute with Passion and Adapt and Innovate

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $335,200.00 to $485,950.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody's also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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