VP-Strategy & Business 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.

• In-depth knowledge of or interest in Moody’s Ratings business model, position in the credit rating agency industry, role in the global financial markets, and applicable regulatory regimes
• Strong understanding of financial sector development, capital markets evolution, and regulatory trends across EMEA, with a particular focus on the Middle East
• Knowledge of Islamic finance, including Shariah-compliant funding structures, fixed income markets, and financial institutions
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders across diverse business cultures
• Ability to converse on analytical and technical financial issues and translate complex market developments into strategic business insights
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically across the Middle East, including key financial and capital markets hubs
• Experience and willingness to explore innovative approaches to problem solving while working independently with minimal supervision and producing high-quality work
• Fluent in English;
  Arabic language skills are highly desirable
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
• Professional business, financial, or accounting qualification preferred, such as Chartered Financial Analyst or Master of Business Administration

Drive strategic growth, stakeholder engagement, and transformational initiatives that advance Moody’s Ratings’ priorities across the Middle East region.

• Support the evaluation and strategic oversight of regional growth initiatives, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across regional growth initiatives, partnerships, and investments on governance, operational, analytical, and strategic matters
• Build and maintain relationships with key capital market stakeholders across the region, including regulators, stock exchanges, banks, asset managers, issuers, and public sector entities
• Support the planning and execution of market outreach activities, events, thought leadership programs, and educational initiatives that promote capital market development
• Deliver market intelligence and strategic insights to regional and global leadership to support business planning and regional priorities
• Partner with the Senior Vice President, Head of Strategy and Business Management, on the evaluation, execution, and integration of strategic opportunities across the region
• Contribute to the development and execution of EMEA Regional Management objectives and support broader cross-functional strategic initiatives as required
• Serve as a representative director or board member for relevant affiliate investments, providing governance oversight and strategic guidance as opportunities arise

The Regional Management team provides leadership and coordination across Moody’s Ratings’ business activities throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The team works closely with business, analytical, and functional leaders to ensure strategic priorities are executed effectively, regional…