VP-Compliance

Moody's Investors Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ratings and risk assessment firm is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory engagement and compliance program administration. The role requires 9+ years of experience in regulatory compliance within the financial sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, preferably a master's degree in law, and an understanding of AI concepts to enhance compliance processes. This position is located in Greater London.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in regulatory compliance, primarily in the financial industry.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead responses to regulatory requests and review documents.
• Prepare materials for regulatory interactions, including onsite visits.
• Advise on business initiatives and participate in remediation efforts.
• Provide senior review of regulatory reports.
• Support the compliance program, including risk assessment exercises.

Skills

9+ years of experience within a financial industry regulator

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active, flexible, diligent, and dependable

Excellent attention to detail

Computer competence in Word and PowerPoint

Basic understanding of AI concepts

Education

Post-graduate master's degree, preferably in law

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

• 9+ years of experience within a financial industry regulator, Compliance department of a regulated financial services firm, predominantly in an regulatory Compliance capacity
• Ability to exercise judgment and critical thinking, thoughtful and insightful approach to analysis, identification and escalation of emerging issues and/or risks expeditiously
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with solid drafting skills and ability to interact with stakeholders at senior levels in the organisation
• Pro‑active, flexible, diligent and dependable, with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organized and efficient, with the ability to work across multiple projects, work independently under limited supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent computer competence in Word and PowerPoint
• 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

• Strong academic background, including post‑graduate master degree, preferably in law

Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer will work in an evolving regulatory environment and will assist the Compliance Department, in particular the UK Compliance team, in supporting regulatory engagement, as well as implementing and administering the Company's compliance program. The individual will act as a senior Compliance Officer in a generalist advisory capacity. The role will involve:

• Leading on responses to regulatory requests, including, interacting with internal stakeholders to gather and review documents and drafting response letters.
• Preparing materials and internal stakeholders for regulatory interactions including onsite visits.
• Advising the business on business initiatives and participating in business remediation efforts.
• Providing senior review of regulatory reports submitted to the relevant regulatory authorities.
• Provision of day‑to‑day business advisory services in the region in coordination with the global and EMEA Compliance team.
• Engage effectively with management at all levels and key stakeholders globally regarding supervisory and other general compliance matters.
• Support the development, implementation and administration of the company's compliance programme including Compliance risk assessment exercises.
• Participating in other core Compliance responsibilities as necessary, including, policies review, drafting and training.

About the team

Moody's Compliance function operates globally to provide Compliance support, guidance and implementation to its business lines. This role is part of the UK Compliance advisory team who is responsible for implementing and administering the company's internal Compliance program across the UK region and closely interacts with EMEA Compliance team, located outside the UK, as well as Central Compliance functions, primarily located in the US.

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.