SVP-Technology & AI 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

• 15+ years of experience in technology risk and AI governance within a complex global organization, preferably in financial services or a highly regulated industry
• Hands-on technical depth with a strong working knowledge of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT resilience, data environments, and AI/ML systems with the credibility to engage and challenge first-line technology and engineering stakeholders
• Demonstrated second-line risk management experience across both core technology risk domains including cybersecurity, IT operations, data risk, and third-party technology risk and AI risk governance, including oversight of AI lifecycle controls, model risk, and Agentic AI frameworks
• Strong track record of engaging and influencing senior technology and cybersecurity leaders through informed, independent risk perspectives that balance operational needs with enterprise risk standards
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise risk frameworks across technology and AI domains, including governance structures, control design, escalation pathways, and monitoring mechanisms
• Strong stakeholder management and executive presence, with the ability to synthesize complex technology and AI risks into clear, decision-oriented communications for senior leadership, regulators, and the Board
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally across Cybersecurity, Technology, Data, AI, Legal, and Compliance to drive a cohesive, enterprise-wide risk agenda
• Deep expertise in artificial intelligence, with a track record of implementing advanced AI solutions to drive strategic transformation and operational efficiency. Strong experience using AI tools to lead innovation initiatives. Demonstrated leadership in managing AI-related risks, ensuring ethical governance, and fostering a culture of responsible AI adoption across the organization

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Business, or a related field required
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred
• Relevant certifications in risk management, cybersecurity, or AI governance preferred (e.g., CRISC, CISSP, ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF)

Responsibilities

The SVP-Head of Technology and AI Risk leads enterprise second-line oversight across both core technology risk and AI risk domains, serving as the firm's senior risk authority on technology governance, resilience, and the responsible adoption of AI.

• Establish, lead, and evolve the enterprise technology and AI risk management strategy, frameworks, governance operations, and resilience posture across a complex global organization
• Provide independent second-line challenge and oversight across core technology risk domains including cybersecurity, IT operations, data risk, third-party technology risk, and IT resilience
• Oversee AI risk governance across the full lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and retirement, ensuring controls, accountability, and documentation standards are consistently applied
• Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and AI leadership to embed risk-by-design principles across both technology programs and AI initiatives
• Lead hands-on identification, escalation, and remediation of technology and data risk issues, ensuring timely closure of control gaps and sustained risk monitoring
• Deliver clear, decision-oriented reporting to senior leadership, governance forums, and regulatory bodies on technology and AI risk posture, material issues, and mitigation actions
• Represent the organization in regulatory meetings, board discussions, and executive forums on technology and AI risk, advising on emerging regulatory developments and their enterprise implications
• Build and lead a high-performing global technology and AI risk team, developing talent, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, and establishing clear risk ownership across the function

About the Team

Our Corporate Risk and Resilience team provides independent, enterprise-wide risk oversight across Moody's global operations. As a second-line function, we play a critical role in ensuring that technology, AI, and operational risks are identified, assessed, governed, and escalated in alignment with the firm's strategic objectives and regulatory obligations. By joining our team, you will be part of a high-impact group working at the intersection of technology resilience, AI governance, and enterprise risk management, helping to shape how Moody's responsibly manages risk across both its core technology infrastructure and its rapidly expanding AI capabilities, at a pivotal moment in the firm's evolution as a global leader in risk intelligence.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $198,300.00 - $287,550.00, 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 [email protected] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

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