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Moody's


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling 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

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas pivot tables and multi-currency reconciliation

  • Strong working knowledge of payroll and tax regulations with broad familiarity of statutory payroll requirements across APAC and EMEA

  • Proven experience in payroll governance compliance controls risk management and audit readiness within a multinational environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks control gaps and process improvement opportunities

  • Experience managing global payroll providers and maintaining effective vendor governance and stakeholder relationships

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities country-specific deadlines and complex projects independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures time zones and cross-functional teams

  • Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources or a related field or equivalent professional experience

  • Relevant payroll finance or compliance-related certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

Drive payroll excellence across APAC and EMEA by leading governance compliance operational improvements vendor management reporting and strategic payroll initiatives that support business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee payroll governance activities across APAC and EMEA ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements company policies and global payroll standards

  • Monitor legislative tax social security and employment law changes and coordinate implementation of required updates with internal and external stakeholders

  • Identify assess and mitigate payroll compliance and operational risks through robust controls and governance frameworks

  • Support internal and external audits compliance reviews regulatory inquiries and statutory reporting requirements

  • Lead continuous improvement automation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency accuracy scalability and employee experience

  • Drive process standardization and maintain payroll policies procedures control frameworks and standard operating documentation across the region

  • Lead and support payroll projects including system implementations transformations integrations acquisitions reorganizations and regulatory initiatives

  • Manage relationships with payroll providers conduct vendor performance reviews and ensure service delivery meets business and compliance expectations

  • Serve as a key liaison between Payroll and stakeholders across People Finance Tax Legal Benefits Technology and external advisors

  • Develop and maintain payroll reporting dashboards KPIs and management insights to measure performance compliance and operational effectiveness

  • Analyse payroll data and trends to identify risks inefficiencies and improvement opportunities while supporting audit readiness and governance activities

  • Partner with Payroll leadership to support payroll strategy governance priorities and operational improvement initiatives

  • Provide regional payroll subject matter expertise across compliance controls reporting and payroll best practices

About the Team

Our Global Payroll team is responsible for delivering accurate compliant and efficient payroll services to employees across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. The team partners closely with People Finance Tax Legal Benefits and Technology functions to ensure strong governance operational excellence and regulatory compliance. By joining our team you will contribute to strategic payroll initiatives process transformation and continuous improvement efforts that support a growing global workforce while embracing innovative technologies and responsible AI adoption.

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.


Required Experience:

Manager


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Moody's CreditView is our flagship solution for global capital markets that incorporates credit ratings, research and data from Moody's Investors Service plus research, data and content from Moody's Analytics.

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