SVP Strategy & Business Management

Moody's Investors Service; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk assessment is seeking an SVP–Strategy & Business Management for its Singapore office. The role entails developing and executing strategies for the APAC region, analyzing market opportunities, and managing key projects that may require extensive travel. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector and strong communication and analytical skills. This position is integral to guiding the company's strategic direction and enhancing its market relevance.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to strategy and business management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to implement strategic plans.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives.
• Support affiliate management and interactions.
• Lead analysis of new business opportunities in Asia.
• Plan and execute strategic projects.
• Support the CEO in managing risk-related matters.
• Represent the firm in external engagements.
• Provide oversight for strategic APAC and global projects.

Skills

15+ years in financial services

Strong analytical and business skills

Effective communicator

Relationship building

Familiar with debt capital markets

Able to collaborate across all levels

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and AI tools

Education

Undergraduate degree

MBA 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

• At least 15 years of experience in financial services, with exposure to strategy and business management; credit ratings experience across multiple industry sectors is a plus
• Strong analytical and business skills, with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans, and drive change and improvement initiatives
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and jurisdictions
• Familiar with debt capital markets, credit ratings, and credit risk solutions in APAC markets
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively across all levels within the organization
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and AI tools

Education

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree (or equivalent); MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement strategic growth initiatives and processes
• Support Moody’s representative directors in affiliate management and facilitate interactions between Moody’s Ratings and its affiliates
• Lead analysis of new business opportunities, including potential investments and partnerships in Asian markets
• Plan and execute strategic projects to enhance market relevance and positioning
• Support the Chief Executive Officer of Moody’s Ratings Singapore in managing risk and resilience related matters and office-wide activities
• Represent the firm in external engagements as required
• Provide support and oversight for a wide range of strategic and ad-hoc APAC and global projects, such as APAC strategy presentations, country assessments, and senior management onsite activities
• Manage long-term strategic projects at domestic affiliates, which may include overseas relocation and leading cross-functional teams. For projects involving credit ratings and research, responsibilities will include elevating ratings and research quality, strengthening operational excellence, and ensuring robust regulatory compliance

About the Role

The SVP–Strategy & Business Management will be responsible for developing and implementing Moody's Ratings regional strategy, with a focus on APAC markets.

Key responsibilities include conducting market analysis, managing domestic affiliates, identifying partnership and investment opportunities, and executing strategic plans to enhance market relevance. The role will involve projects that require extended overseas travel and/or overseas assignments to domestic affiliates to support the development and execution of their credit ratings and research activities, as well as other ancillary businesses. Additionally, the role involves supporting Singapore country management in risk and resilience-related matters and contributing to other regional initiatives.

Given the nature of the role, priority consideration will be given to candidates who are flexible and open to undertaking secondments to support affiliates, as required by business.

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.