Let's begin! Director - Risk Management (9079)

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Welcome to the Data Estate business unit at Moodys Analytics where we are pioneering the future of data management and analytics in Moodys Analytics. Our mission is to deliver precise timely data with a commitment to innovation.

At Data Estate we focus on enhancing Moodys digital presence and improving customer engagement through innovative data solutions. Our team is dedicated to enforcing and evolving our data quality framework improving transparency into our data assets and strategically growing new and existing information providers. We are committed to ensuring our data is ready for an expanding set of GenAI use cases and maintaining tight alignment with the teams we support.

We are building a resilient data platform that supports our strategic priorities and drives longterm sustainable growth for the business.

Join us at Data Estate and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of data management. We offer a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on our clients and the industry. If you are passionate about data quality governance and innovation we invite you to explore opportunities with us and help us deliver exceptional results.

The Role/Responsibility:The Director Risk Management will be responsible for the identification assessment and mitigation of operational risks within the Data Estate. This role involves developing and implementing risk management frameworks and procedures to ensure the organizations operational resilience and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Director will work closely with senior management business segments and other stakeholders to promote a strong risk culture and ensure effective risk management practices.

• Develop and implement an operational risk management framework including policies procedures and tools for identifying assessing monitoring and reporting operational risks.

• Lead the development and execution of risk assessments scenario analysis and stress testing to identify potential operational risks and their impact on the organization.

• Collaborate with business segments and other stakeholders to ensure that operational risks are effectively managed and mitigated.

• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk events providing regular updates to senior management.

• Conduct root cause analysis of operational risk events and develop action plans to address identified issues and prevent recurrence.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to operational risk management.

• Provide training and guidance to employees on operational risk management practices and promote a strong risk culture within the organization.

• Leadership experience with the ability to support the management and development of a team of risk management professionals

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in finance business administration risk management or a related field. A masters degree or professional certification is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in operational risk management preferably within the financial services industry strong knowledge of operational risk management frameworks methodologies and regulatory requirements.

• Able to effectively manage crossfunctional project teams that consist of indirect reports; the successful candidate has a proven ability to marshal matrixed resources needed to meet project deliverables and a proven ability to transparently report on progress.

• Ability to develop a full and deep understanding of the business operations and how they create value and risk for organizations

• Ability to think with a control and process mindset.

• Ability to effectively analyze risk within the context of the business problems.

• Demonstrates an ability to construct challenge and manage choices.

• Adaptability and flexibility to work on a variety of assignments as defined by current priorities.

For USbased roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$143800.00$208600.00 depending on factors such as experience education level skills and location. This range is based on a fulltime position. In addition to base salary this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moodys 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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