Country Compliance Officer

Moody's; Santiago; On-site; CLP 88,063,000 - 146,771,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Corporation is seeking an AVP - Compliance to lead Moody’s Local Compliance Program across designated Latin American jurisdictions, guiding regulatory matters, managing risks, and fostering a culture of compliance. The role interacts with regulators, senior management, and cross-functional teams to ensure strong governance and ethical practices.

Ideal candidates have 4–8 years in financial services compliance, AML familiarity, and a Bachelor’s or higher in Business, Law, Finance, or

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling 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.

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

• 4-8 years of compliance experience at a financial industry regulator or regulated financial services firm, anti-money laundering experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with regulators, senior management, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of financial services regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing business and regulatory environments while exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making
• Unquestionable personal ethics, integrity, inclusion, and trust with a commitment to fostering a culture of compliance
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field
• Anti-Money Laundering certification preferred

Responsibilities

The AVP - Compliance will lead and support the Moody’s Local Compliance Program across designated Latin American jurisdictions by providing regulatory guidance, managing compliance risks, and fostering a strong culture of compliance.

• Coordinate compliance-related initiatives across Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, and other designated jurisdictions while providing guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
• Serve as Compliance Officer and primary liaison with regulators, respond to regulatory inquiries, prepare internal staff for regulatory examinations, provide advice related to the resolution of regulatory and compliance issues
• Support the development, implementation, and management of anti-money laundering compliance frameworks and act as designated AML Compliance Officer as required
• Advise employees on Moody’s Local policies including securities trading, gifts, outside business interests, confidentiality, information barriers, recordkeeping, and regulatory disclosures
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, and identify potential risks and issues for resolution; identify emerging risks and issues as part of horizon risk analysis
• Support Compliance Surveillance and Investigations teams
• Prepare and deliver compliance training materials and presentations to promote awareness of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations
• Prepare presentations for and report to boards of directors, regulators, business leadership, and Compliance senior management on a periodic and ad hoc basis
• Build strong relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders globally regarding compliance matters

About the Team

Our Moody’s Local Compliance team supports Moody’s Local in promoting a culture of compliance and business integrity and in addressing regulatory and reputational risks. As part of Moody’s Global Compliance, the team partners closely with business leaders and employees across multiple jurisdictions to identify and address compliance and reputational risks and support business growth. By joining our team, you will contribute to impactful work across Latin America while supporting innovation, operational excellence, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence

Moody’s 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 Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s 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.