Assistant Director - Risk Management

Moody's Investors Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm seeks a candidate for the Operational Risk Management role, responsible for ensuring effective risk operations and collaborating with various business units. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and solid knowledge of operational risk management. Familiarity with AI and GRC systems is required. This role emphasizes a commitment to responsible AI use and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Familiarity with AI and cybersecurity education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the Operational Risk Management Framework.
• Coordinate with business units on operational risk events.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and control enhancement.
• Prepare risk reporting for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Highly organised and meticulous

Exceptional communication skills

Ability to simplify complex ideas

Comfort with dynamic environments

Knowledge of operational risk management

Experience with GRC systems

Familiarity with regulatory standards

Proficiency in AI concepts

Experience implementing AI solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Technology

Advanced degree or certification in risk management

Job description

Overview

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.

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

• Highly organised with a structured approach and meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environments.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with GRC systems and visual collaboration platforms.
• Experience with IT and cyber controls, as well as familiarity with regulatory standards and frameworks such as SOC 1/2, C5, NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• 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, with a growing awareness of AI risk management and a strong commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, or Technology.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in risk management or related areas preferred or continuous professional development in risk and compliance.
• Familiarity with AI and cybersecurity education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the Operational Risk Management Framework.
• Coordinate with business units on timely intake, triage, and documentation of operational risk events and business self-identified issues.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and control enhancement discussions.
• Track lifecycle of risk events and issues in the GRC system.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc risk reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Advise on and support execution of Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).

About the Team

You’ll be joining Moody’s Analytics’ centralized Risk Management team, a second line of defense function dedicated to safeguarding data, ensuring compliance, and promoting risk awareness. Reporting to the Head of Operational Risk Management, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team that partners across business units and shared services to build a strong risk culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both current stability and future innovation in risk practices, with strong support for leadership development and cross-functional impact.

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.