Senior Director, Business Development Insurance Vertical

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 * Deep understanding of the (re)insurance market, with particular focus on Property and Casualty underwriting communities. * Proven ability to build, maintain, and expand senior-level client relationships across insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. * Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities. * Demonstrated experience engaging executive stakeholders, including CEOs, CROs, and CUOs. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to senior audiences. * Ability to collaborate effectively with sales, product, marketing, and senior leadership teams. * Experience contributing to thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry research (preferred). * Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%. * Fluency in English required; additional European languages advantageous.Education * Bachelor's degree or equivalent undergraduate/first-level degree required. * Graduate or second-level degree such as an MBA, Master's, or Ph.D. preferred.ResponsibilitiesThe Business Development Officer is responsible for expanding Moody's presence and influence within the Americas insurance market by developing senior-level relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and driving strategic market engagement. * Work closely with the Americas insurance sales team to create new connections and deepen client relationships across insurers, reinsurers, and brokers. * Develop a strong understanding of the insurance client base and market opportunities in the Americas, with a focus on the Property and Casualty sector. * Partner with sales, product, and marketing teams to drive market engagement and raise awareness of Moody's vision, capabilities, and expertise. * Build and maintain a network of senior industry stakeholders, facilitating connections with Moody's executive leadership and participation in client advisory boards. * Conduct a high level of self-initiated client meetings to broaden touchpoints within client organizations. * Identify, attend, and actively participate in key industry events to expand Moody's reach and professional network. * Establish and strengthen relationships with key industry associations. * Source new business opportunities through event participation, client networking, customer profiling, and market intelligence. * Collaborate with product management to stay informed on product offerings and provide structured market feedback based on client interactions. * Work closely with senior management to highlight and support specific growth opportunities. * Provide support, coaching, training, or leadership on specific opportunities where collaboration will drive successful outcomes. * Refer qualified leads to sales colleagues, enabling potential downstream sales activity. * Partner with marketing to dev