Senior Vice President, ThirdParty Risk Management Office Leader

13589 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 building or leading Third Party Risk programs within financial services, with strong knowledge of regulatory expectations across multiple jurisdictions * Proven success designing and operationalizing enterpriselevel operating models, governance structures, and control frameworks across the thirdparty lifecycle * Expertise in regulatory frameworks including federal bank regulators, global supervisory authorities, and industry guidance * Demonstrated ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across risk, procurement, legal, cybersecurity, compliance, finance, and technology * Strong data governance and reporting skills, including establishing authoritative sources, defining quality standards, and building dashboards and key risk indicators * Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with handson experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AIpowered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use * Excellent communication, relationshipbuilding, and changeleadership capabilities, with the ability to drive adoption across global teamsEducation * Bachelor's degree required * Advanced degree in business, risk, compliance, or related field preferredResponsibilitiesWe are seeking an experienced leader to build and run our enterprise Third Party Risk Management Program Office (TPRM PMO) within the Procurement function at Moody's-the engine that drives consistent, risk aware onboarding, oversight, and ongoing monitoring of all third party relationships (vendors, outsourcers, and technology providers). This role will support the Second Line TPRM in establishing the operating model, governance, and tooling that enable the business to move fast while meeting regulatory expectations and internal policies aligned to our Enterprise Risk Framework. * Design and implement the enterprise Third Party Risk Management operating model, integrating policies, standards, and controls across the third-party lifecycle * Establish and lead the TPRM Program Office as a centralized function, developing workflows, dashboards, and SLAs to drive operational efficiency * Clarify roles, responsibilities, and handoffs across First Line and Second Line teams to ensure accountability and consistent execution * Prepare materials, metrics, and insights for the TPRM Steering Committee, senior leadership, and audit committees, aligning priorities and reporting progress * Operationalize TPRM policies and standards globally, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal frameworks, and audit readiness * Drive execution of due diligence and risk assessments, including cybersecurity, privacy, resilience, financial viability, and co