Regional Strategy & Growth Lead, MENA

EF; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Moody’s Ratings is seeking a strategic leader to drive growth and oversee regional initiatives across the Middle East. You will engage regulators, banks, and market participants while shaping governance and partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, market intelligence, and leadership to advance regional priorities and transformational programs within Moody’s Ratings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Moody’s Ratings business model, regulatory regimes, and role in global financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, and transformational initiatives that advance Moody’s Ratings’ priorities across the Middle East region.
• Support the evaluation and strategic oversight of regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across regional growth initiatives, partnerships, and investments on governance, operational, analytical, and strategic matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with key capital market stakeholders across the region, including regulators, stock exchanges, banks, asset managers, issuers, and public sector entities.
• Support the planning and execution of market outreach activities, events, thought leadership programs, and educational initiatives that promote capital market development.
• Deliver market intelligence and strategic insights to regional and global leadership to support business planning and regional priorities.
• Partner with the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Management, on the evaluation, execution, and integration of strategic opportunities across the region.
• Contribute to the development and execution of EMEA Regional Management objectives and support broader cross-functional strategic initiatives as required.
• Serve as a representative director or board member for relevant affiliate investments, providing governance oversight and strategic guidance as opportunities arise.

Skills

Moody's Ratings

Regulatory regimes

EMEA regulations

Islamic finance

Arabic language

AI concepts

Stakeholder engagement

Travel willingness

Independent problem solving

English fluent

Education

Undergraduate degree

CFA or MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools

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

• In-depth knowledge of or interest in Moody’s Ratings business model, position in the credit rating agency industry, role in the global financial markets, and applicable regulatory regimes
• Strong understanding of financial sector development, capital markets evolution, and regulatory trends across EMEA, with a particular focus on the Middle East
• Knowledge of Islamic finance, including Shariah-compliant funding structures, fixed income markets, and financial institutions
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across diverse business cultures
• Ability to converse on analytical and technical financial issues and translate complex market developments into strategic business insights
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically across the Middle East, including key financial and capital markets hubs
• Experience and willingness to explore innovative approaches to problem solving while working independently with minimal supervision and producing high-quality work
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
• 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

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
• Professional business, financial, or accounting qualification preferred, such as Chartered Financial Analyst or Master of Business Administration
  
  

Responsibilities

Drive strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, and transformational initiatives that advance Moody’s Ratings’ priorities across the Middle East region.

• Support the evaluation and strategic oversight of regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across regional growth initiatives, partnerships, and investments on governance, operational, analytical, and strategic matters
• Build and maintain relationships with key capital market stakeholders across the region, including regulators, stock exchanges, banks, asset managers, issuers, and public sector entities
• Support the planning and execution of market outreach activities, events, thought leadership programs, and educational initiatives that promote capital market development
• Deliver market intelligence and strategic insights to regional and global leadership to support business planning and regional priorities
• Partner with the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Management, on the evaluation, execution, and integration of strategic opportunities across the region
• Contribute to the development and execution of EMEA Regional Management objectives and support broader cross-functional strategic initiatives as required
• Serve as a representative director or board member for relevant affiliate investments, providing governance oversight and strategic guidance as opportunities arise
  
  

About The Team

The Regional Management team provides leadership and coordination across Moody’s Ratings’ business activities throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The team works closely with business, analytical, and functional leaders to ensure strategic priorities are executed effectively, regional capabilities are strengthened, and growth opportunities are identified and advanced. By joining the team, you will contribute to initiatives that support the development of financial markets, enhance stakeholder engagement, and drive innovation and transformation across the region.

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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.