Senior Director- Industry Practice Lead (Tax, Customs and Financial Administration)

Moody's Investors Service; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Industry Practice Lead in Financial Administration to support government stakeholders in modernizing operations and enhancing fiscal policy. The role involves client engagement, thought leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive product innovation and policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Tax, Transfer Pricing, or Financial Administration roles.
• Knowledge of international taxation and customs valuation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to government clients in Tax and Customs.
• Support sales teams with Moody’s solutions for tax risk and compliance.

Skills

Tax

Transfer Pricing

Financial Administration

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Professional certifications in tax/customs

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Location(s):

• One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5FA, GB

Line Of Business:

SALES(SALES)

Job Category:

• Sales & Marketing

Experience Level:

Experienced Hire

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—encouraging idea exchange, innovation, and meaningful listening to colleagues and customers.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every requirement, please apply! You may still be a great fit for this or other roles. We seek candidates who embody our values: investing in relationships, leading with curiosity, championing diversity, turning inputs into actions, and maintaining integrity and trust.

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive experience in Tax, Transfer Pricing, or broader Financial Administration roles, preferably with exposure to Customs or Ministry of Finance operations
• Knowledge of international taxation, transfer pricing, customs valuation, and public revenue risk management
• Experience advising government authorities, multilateral institutions, or large corporations on fiscal or trade policy
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret financial and trade data and leverage insights
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior government officials and stakeholders
• Public speaking and publication record in relevant sectors are advantageous
• Experience with policy reform, tax digitalization, or customs modernization is desirable

Education

• Professional certifications in tax/customs are a plus
• Degree in a relevant subject

Responsibilities

The Industry Practice Lead - Financial Administration is a senior expert role supporting government stakeholders in modernizing operations, risk management, and leveraging data to enhance fiscal policy, compliance, and enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Government Client Engagement & Sales Support:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to government clients in Tax, Customs, and Finance Ministries
  • Support sales teams with Moody’s solutions for tax risk, TP compliance, customs valuation, and fiscal analytics
  • Lead strategic meetings and presentations with senior public sector stakeholders
• Thought Leadership & Market Development:
  • Develop and present thought leadership through white papers, conferences, and workshops
  • Represent Moody’s with supranational bodies and regional financial forums
  • Build partnerships with professional bodies and government associations
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Internal Enablement:
  • Provide feedback to shape product solutions for public finance needs
  • Collaborate on marketing campaigns for digital transformation
  • Conduct training for Relationship Managers and Sales Teams
• Strategic Product & Policy Guidance:
  • Translate regulatory and operational challenges into product requirements
  • Identify innovation opportunities at the intersection of data, compliance, and digital governance
  • Contribute to creating solutions supporting tax intelligence, customs risk, transfer pricing, and transparency

About the team

Our Global Sales team serves clients across banking, insurance, asset management, corporate, professional services, and government sectors globally. The Industry Practice Group comprises experts in lending, underwriting, climate risk, financial crime, and more, advising clients and developing new products aligned with industry challenges.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or characteristic protected by law. Employment is contingent upon compliance with securities trading policies and other requirements.