VP-Business Resilience

Moody; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Moody's Ratings COO Group seeks a VP of Business Resilience to lead and advance business continuity initiatives across Moody's Ratings. You will oversee the BIA/BCP framework, drive testing exercises, and coordinate governance with stakeholders globally.

This role emphasizes senior‑level collaboration, risk management, and responsible AI usage within a regulated environment. Competitive base salary and incentive compensation accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading multi-jurisdiction, risk management and controls-focused initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the credit rating business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship-building, and change-leadership capabilities.
• Strong project and business process management skills with tight deadlines and adaptability.
• Strong data analysis, visualization, and reporting dashboard capabilities.
• Proficiency in AI concepts with hands-on AI tools to streamline workflows and manage AI risk.
• Knowledge of business resilience, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery in regulated environments.
• Proficient with enterprise resilience platforms (FusionRM a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead business resilience and business continuity initiatives for Moody's Ratings.
• Develop and manage the BIA and BCP program, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate materials for the monthly Business Resilience Risk Committee.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement for BIA/BCP refresh and testing exercises.
• Advance the use of FusionRM across Moody's Ratings.
• Develop training programs on business continuity best practices.
• Coordinate lessons‑learned activities after interruptions.
• Collaborate with Moody's Shared Services Global Business Resilience.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

AI concepts

Data analysis & visualization

Change management

Communication

Risk management

Project management

BCP & BIA

FusionRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Risk Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FusionRM

Job description

Let's begin! VP-Business Resilience (15179)

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.

Skills and Competencies

• 10+ years of experience leading multi-jurisdiction, risk management and controls-focused initiatives
• Strong understanding of the credit rating business
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a highly consultative and effective manner with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship-building, and change-leadership capabilities with the ability to drive adoption across diverse, global, and cross-functional teams
• Strong project and business process management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to change quickly
• Strong data analysis, visualization, and reporting dashboard capabilities
• 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
• Knowledge of business resilience, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives within a regulated environment a plus
• Proficient with enterprise business resilience platforms (FusionRM a plus)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Responsibilities

The Business Resilience VP is an experienced leader and key member of the Moody's Ratings COO Group responsible for leading business resilience and business continuity planning initiatives for the credit rating agency.

• Support the Business Resilience SVP with activities focused on enhancing Moody's Ratings' business resilience posture, including the development, management, and implementation of Moody's Ratings' business continuity program, framework, policies, and procedures
• Develop and coordinate agenda and materials for the monthly Moody's Ratings Business Resilience Risk Committee
• Coordinate and manage key stakeholders in the annual refresh of Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP), reviewing and challenging to refine as needed
• Develop and support BCP testing exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of business continuity plans and collaborate with key stakeholders to refine them as needed
• Manage and advance Moody's Ratings' use of FusionRM, the enterprise business resilience platform
• Develop and support training programs to enhance organizational awareness of business continuity best practices
• Support lessons‑learned exercises following business interruption incidents
• Coordinate business resilience initiatives with Moody's Shared Services Global Business Resilience, as required

About the Team

The Moody's Ratings COO Group coordinates strategic effectiveness and governance activities across the core business and manages investments in domestic credit rating agencies. The COO Group coordinates responses to regulatory initiatives and ensures the integration of organizational governance and resilience, including acting as an interface with the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense to drive preparedness and closure of remediation issues. By joining this team, you will contribute to high-impact work that strengthens Moody's Ratings' operational foundation and positions the organization for continued growth in an increasingly complex risk environment.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is$163,300.00-$236,800.00, 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.