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SVP-Technology & AI Risk Management

hackajob · New York, NY · 3 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$198k–$288k/yrFull-time

About the role

Moody's Corporation is collaborating with hackajob to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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)

Skills

  • Hands-on technical depth with a strong working knowledge of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT resilience, data environments, and AI/ML systems
  • 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

Benefits

Moody’s 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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