SVP-Technology Risk Management

Company: Risk Management Solutions
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: July 14, 2025

Job Description:

At Moodys, 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. 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. At Moodys, 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. 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. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our expanding Technology Services Team as the SVP of Risk Management. This role is critical in leading the development of strategic plans and initiatives in the risk space. Role/Responsibilities The Senior Vice President, Risk Management provides thought leadership to deliver efficient technical solutions. Leads the development of strategic plans for initiatives in the risk space. This role is responsible for leading their resources to develop high level delivery plans based on a set of objectives (scope, delivery and technical approaches, risk, assumptions, staffing plans, other cost, and ongoing operational plans and cost). Supported by a small team of IT Risk professionals, the SVP – Risk Management will be responsible for management and oversight of IT Risk and Audit initiatives impacting Technology Services Group “TSG”. Previous audit or risk management experience preferred. Scope includes: • Proactively identify IT risks and strengthening IT controls by o Working with team to analyze, evaluate and verify IT controls, processes and procedures o Documenting self-identified control gaps o Advising and supporting in the development of action plans and compensating controls to eliminate or reduce risks o Tracking, reporting and driving progress of remediation activities. • Proactively review IT risk control frameworks, processes and procedures looking for opportunities for optimization to increase efficiency and effectiveness and eliminate redundant processes. • Develop and mature a proactive control assessment program (i.e., control testing and monitoring) in line with Moody’s Standards, across all areas of business. Consolidate the results of these assessments and report results to the appropriate risk management committees. • Work with technical teams to develop automated testing to proactively assess control effectiveness. • Develop in-depth technical remediation plans to address identified issues • Solid understanding of Infrastructure, Networking, SaaS, PaaS and Data technologies. • Raise awareness and visibility of IT risk issues that require management focus. • Build and maintain positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues/points of interest, learnings and knowledge with the team, internal and external business partners. • Promote and foster a cohesive team and positive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity and collaboration. • Support management and other team members in the achievement of individual, divisional and team goals. • Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks. • Good judgment – ability to determine which issues to escalate vs. to resolve independently and provide suggestions for possible resolution. • Leverage AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and drive innovation within the role and across Moodys. Position Responsibilities: Strategy • Partner with TSG leaders and execute a technology strategy that will enhance overall business capabilities. • Keep abreast of emerging trends and issues in information technology. • Continuously transform the organization in building a proactive risk culture. • Partner with innovation team to test and learn emerging technology and its viable applicability to enhance corporate business capabilities. Delivery Planning and Execution • Provides insights on risks based on broad experience. Develops project risk profile, mitigation plan and contingency plan. • Lead the development, management and maintenance of IT Risk strategies, processes and procedures for TSG. • Direct, oversee, and plan IT risk initiatives. Technology/Operational/ Risk Control • Lead integration and synergy between architecture/technology planning and development initiatives, providing direction and decisions in application development to support platforms. • Ensures compliance and control activities support technology and enterprise business objectives and are aligned with executive risk tolerances and expectations. • Ensures processes and controls within assigned area to enhance performance, security, reliability and availability of systems. Leadership • On behalf of TSG, partner with CAO Risk Group to ensure alignment and drive initiatives. • Manage the financials of the assigned area with attention to the details of budgets while exhibiting a strict cost discipline and financial performance. • Manage and develop team cultivating a spirit of one team with shared goals and objectives. • Select, motivate and retain high performing talent. • Work with senior leaders to evolve culture and organizational behavior, elevating technology into a strategic partner. Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree or High School diploma or GED and 14 years of experience. • 10 years of experience leading large, complex/critical technology projects. • 8 years of experience influencing strategy for large organizations. • 6 years of experience managing others. • 5 years of experience with the concepts and practices of IT risk management, IT process and related controls. • 2 years of experience with various Systems and Platforms (including Distributed Systems, Database, Middleware etc.). • Experience in setting up audit at a platform level, interpret the results and reporting the same for senior management. • MUST have prior experience working with external and internal auditors on presenting certification results during the yearly audit certifications process. Experience in analyzing risk on cloud products. For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000, 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.

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