Subject Matter Expert - Compliance & Third-Party Risk Management

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

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate compliance, third-party risk management, supplier due diligence, or related disciplines within multinational corporations, consulting firms, or related industries
• Deep expertise in corporate compliance frameworks, including anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions compliance, third-party oversight, and supply chain risk management
• Direct experience using or implementing solutions that support third-party risk management, supplier due diligence, sanctions screening, beneficial ownership identification, compliance monitoring, and investigative workflows
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor and engage senior stakeholders through complex sales cycles and solution-oriented discussions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills with the ability to influence internal and external audiences
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required to support client engagement, industry events, and business development activities
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Advanced degree preferred
• Relevant industry certifications preferred, including Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or similar credentials

Responsibilities

Serve as the Industry Practice Lead for Corporate Compliance and Third-Party Risk Management, driving client engagement, market leadership, and strategic growth.

• Establish credibility and confidence in Moody’s solutions through sales engagement, domain expertise, and industry thought leadership
• Act as a trusted advisor to prospects and clients by identifying business challenges and aligning solutions to meet compliance and third-party risk management needs
• Lead solution architecture discussions and apply industry best practices to support proposals, demonstrations, and proofs of concept
• Advise clients on third-party risk management, supplier due diligence, sanctions compliance, anti-bribery and corruption programs, and broader compliance transformation initiatives
• Design, develop, and execute market outreach strategies in partnership with marketing, strategy, and sales teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with compliance, ethics, procurement, legal, risk, and supply chain leaders across multinational organizations
• Represent Moody’s at industry conferences, client forums, executive briefings, and other thought leadership events
• Produce and contribute to thought leadership content aligned to client priorities, market trends, and Moody’s product offerings while maintaining an active industry presence
• Translate emerging regulatory expectations, compliance trends, supply chain risks, and client requirements into product recommendations and enhancement opportunities
• Identify market whitespace opportunities and support the development of business cases for product innovation and future growth
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define Moody’s value proposition and support go-to-market execution and strategic initiatives
• Deliver training and enablement sessions on client use cases, workflows, buyer personas, and market dynamics to sales, customer success, and strategy teams

About the Team

The Global Sales operating unit is comprised of more than 1,000 sales and customer service professionals serving customers across the private and public sectors globally. The Industry Practice Group consists of senior domain experts with backgrounds in industry, consulting, regulatory, and practitioner roles who partner with clients and internal teams to deliver market insight, support growth initiatives, and influence product strategy. By joining the team, you will work at the intersection of client engagement, industry expertise, and innovation while helping organizations navigate increasingly complex compliance and risk management challenges.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $200,300.00 - $290,450.00, 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 View email address on us.fitly.work . 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.

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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.