Assistant Vice President, Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs (Washington, D.C.)

PassFort; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's is seeking an AVP to guide U.S. regulatory analysis and external stakeholder engagement, supporting the GPRA strategy across Moody's global teams.

You will track regulatory developments, prepare briefings for senior leadership, and translate complex policy into actionable insight while collaborating with Legal, Risk, and business lines.

The role emphasizes coordinating with regulators and leveraging AI-centric approaches to enhance policy impact and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years analyzing U.S. public policy, regulatory, and legal developments in financial services or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of U.S. government institutions, regulatory processes, and policymaking dynamics.
• Experience at a U.S. financial regulator or government body is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Ability to build relationships and drive cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

• Guide analysts in tracking regulatory developments and prepare briefings for Moody's business.
• Assess implications of proposed regulation and translate texts into actionable analysis.
• Foster relationships with regulators and external stakeholders; attend events and report insights.
• Prepare talking points and background research for senior meetings with officials.
• Coordinate internal adoption of engagement tracking software and metrics.
• Work with global GPRA teams to align regulatory positions with strategy.

Skills

Regulatory policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Regulatory affairs leadership

Project management

AI concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory trend analysis

Public policy strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

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

• 5–9 years of experience analyzing U.S. public policy, regulatory, and legal developments and their business impact within a financial services company, regulator, government body, financial technology provider, or similar organization
• Strong understanding of U.S. government institutions, regulatory processes, and policymaking dynamics, with a demonstrated track record of regulatory and public policy analysis, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement
• Prior experience at a U.S. financial regulatory agency or other government body with responsibility for financial services policy or regulation is preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex regulatory and policy issues clearly and effectively to senior leadership and diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships and drive execution across functions, business lines, and geographies
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in legal studies, finance, economics, political science, public policy, communications, international relations, or a related discipline required

Responsibilities

The AVP plays a key role in guiding U.S. regulatory analysis, advancing external stakeholder engagement, and supporting Moody's Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs strategy. Specific responsibilities may include:

• Guiding analysts in tracking and analyzing regulatory and policy developments, preparing briefings and policy updates relevant to Moody's business, including those related to credit rating agencies, capital markets, private credit, insurance regulation, risk assessment tools, financial crime compliance, trade policy, and geopolitical issues
• Preparing and presenting clear, well‑structured verbal and written briefings and position papers on regulatory developments for senior leadership and business stakeholders
• Assessing the business implications of proposed and adopted regulation, translating complex legal and regulatory texts into actionable analysis
• Helping foster relationships with regulators, policymakers, trade groups, and other external stakeholders; attending external events and sharing insights with internal stakeholders
• Preparing briefing materials, talking points, and background research ahead of senior‑level meetings with government officials and regulators
• Coordinating the internal adoption of technology for stakeholder engagement tracking, including the collection, monitoring, and reporting of engagement activity and related metrics, with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement
• Working closely with Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs colleagues globally to ensure regulatory positions are aligned with global strategy and messaging; supporting internal working groups and team‑led events
• Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business line teams to gather input, leverage subject matter expertise, and ensure alignment on regulatory and public policy matters

About The Team

Moody's Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs (GPRA) team is a global, strategic function within Global Corporate Affairs, reporting directly to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. The team is responsible for providing expertise in government relations, public policy, regulatory analysis, and geopolitical affairs that inform Moody's strategy, commercial activities, and risk management across all business lines and markets. GPRA shapes Moody's positions on regulatory policy worldwide, builds and maintains relationships with governments, regulators, and multilateral institutions, and advances thought leadership that strengthens Moody's reputation with policymakers. By joining our team, you will be part of high‑impact work spanning U.S. and global markets, including emerging policy areas such as artificial intelligence and technological innovation, where the team actively contributes to shaping Moody's forward‑looking engagement strategy.

For US‑based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $140,200.00 - $203,350.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full‑time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.