VP-Strategy & Business Management
HybridLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
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, partnerships, and investment opportunities while facilitating cross-functional alignment on governance and operational matters. Build relationships with key capital market stakeholders including regulators, stock exchanges, banks, and issuers to deliver market intelligence and strategic insights to regional and global leadership. Partner with the Senior Vice President on executing strategic opportunities and contribute to EMEA Regional Management objectives. Serve as a representative director or board member for affiliate investments providing governance oversight. Demonstrate proficiency in AI concepts to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency while exploring innovative problem-solving approaches.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- Master of Business Administration
- Arabic language skills
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