Senior AVP, UK Public Affairs & Regulatory Strategy

Moody; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an Assistant Vice President for UK Government and Public Affairs to drive engagement with government, regulators, and industry stakeholders. The role emphasizes policy development, regulatory insight, and cross-functional collaboration across Moody's global affairs teams.

You will craft briefing materials, participate in high-level meetings, and help shape Moody's approach to UK policy and regulatory challenges while advancing the firm’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, public policy, economics, political science, finance, international relations, or a related discipline required.
• Postgraduate qualification in law, public policy, economics, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the SVP in managing relationships with UK government officials, regulators, parliamentarians, trade associations, and other relevant third parties
• Prepare briefing materials, talking points, and background research ahead of senior-level external meetings and events; attend and, where appropriate, represent Moody's at industry forums, working groups, conferences, and stakeholder events
• Identify opportunities to engage with officials and stakeholders who influence the UK policy landscape and recommend engagement strategies to the SVP
• Contribute to thought leadership content that positions Moody's perspectives on topics of interest to UK policymakers and regulators; support the development of policy briefing documents, testimony, and other materials that advance Moody's objectives in the United Kingdom
• Work closely with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Communications, and the business lines to ensure regulatory positions are commercially informed and internally aligned
• Support the wider Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs team on cross-regional projects and initiatives as needed
• Contribute to the global functioning of the Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs team by sharing insights on UK developments and participating in cross-regional coordination

Skills

7+ years exp

Policy drafting

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Organisation & prioritisation

Regulatory knowledge

UK government network

AI proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Moody's is seeking an Assistant Vice President for UK Government and Public Affairs to drive engagement with government, regulators, and industry stakeholders. The role emphasizes policy development, regulatory insight, and cross-functional collaboration across Moody's global affairs teams.

You will craft briefing materials, participate in high-level meetings, and help shape Moody's approach to UK policy and regulatory challenges while advancing the firm’s strategic objectives.