Director-Strategy & Innovation

Moody's Investors Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company located in the City of London is seeking a candidate to lead strategic initiatives and assist in annual strategic planning. The ideal applicant should possess a strategic mindset along with experience in consulting within the financial services sector. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with a preference for advanced degrees. This role will leverage insights to drive company growth in partnership with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop hypotheses and formulate strategic recommendations.
• Track record in conducting market studies within the financial services sector.
• Experience managing strategic initiatives within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and projects to inform long-term company vision.
• Assist in the annual strategic planning and business processes.
• Drive corporate development efforts including identifying acquisitions.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Experience in consulting

Exceptional presentation skills

Relationship building

Basic understanding of AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or a related field

MBA or Master's degree (preferred)

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.

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

• Strategic mindset, with proven ability to develop hypotheses, synthesize key findings, and formulate recommendations to inform strategic priorities
• Extensive experience in consulting firms, with track record of conducting market studies and developing impactful strategies within the financial services sector
• Demonstrates a pro-active approach and willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities, while exercising independent judgment when necessary
• Strong capability to engage, build relationships, and form partnerships with stakeholders
• Exceptional presentation skills to effectively communicate insights and strategic recommendations to C-Level management
• Proven experience in structuring and managing strategic initiatives within large organisations
• Background in information services, fintech, venture capitalist firms with a focus on information and/ or fintech sectors, banks or insurance or third party risk management in large corporations preferred
• 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 in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and projects to identify and enable growth drivers, informing the long-term company vision
• Assist the annual strategic planning and business plan processes across all business units, which ranges from providing toolkits / templates to aligning on strategic priorities and objectives
• Lead market studies to assess deep currents, including external interviews to inform the provision of strategic insights and recommendations to expand our growth and margin profile, ensuring investments and product roadmaps reflect the best opportunities for Moody’s
• Drive corporate development efforts, including identifying and evaluating acquisitions and partnerships in collaboration with the business.
• Leveraging GenAI to support the market and competitive intelligence functions in analysing and interpreting market trends and competitive developments, to provide actionable insights for decision-making

About the Team

The MA Strategy team is dedicated to driving the firm's growth by identifying and enabling the most significant drivers of growth. This team focuses on strategic initiatives and collaborates closely with executive leadership and business units to inform, shape, and align Moody's overall strategy.

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.