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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. 

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

• Knowledge of IT and cybersecurity related systems, products, and risks, including maintaining ongoing awareness of the current and evolving cyber threat landscape and relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including applicable region specific laws, rules and regulations.
• Strong understanding of insider threat and cybercrime tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• At least 8+ years of relevant investigation experience, including significant experience conducting IT and/or cybersecurity investigations.
• Ability to digest and analyse investigations data and create reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in resolving complex matters.
• Strong analytical, planning and interviewing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact with senior management.
• Effectively communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be highly organized and have great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

We will also be looking for the individual to have the following skills:

• • Highest ethical standards.
  • Professional, pro-active, flexible, diligent and dependable.
  • Ability to exercise judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Highly organized and efficient, with administrative skills and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Education

College degree required; Law Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of Technology-related security events and incidents.
• Coordinate and partner with Technology and Cybersecurity teams performing technical and forensic review of systems in response to incidents, inquiries or investigations across MCO, relating to IT or cybersecurity activity.
• Partner with Technology and Cybersecurity teams to gather learnings from the investigation lifecycle and use them to drive enhancements to our awareness and education initiatives, and identify, prioritize and mature processes and controls.
• Conduct interviews of subjects of investigations and other relevant parties.
• Review IT related records, e-communications, and other digital evidence to assess potential violations of MCO policies.
• Provide regular updates on the status of ongoing IT and Cybersecurity investigation activities to relevant Executive and Senior leaders.
• Lead or assist in other Compliance investigations, as necessary, including matters involving the potential improper disclosure of information, conflicts of interest, complaints, and/or ratings process concerns or issues.
• Write detailed investigation reports and supervise others in investigation report writing.
• Track investigation files and investigation related documents.
• Assist in the production of investigation related information for regulatory reporting and reviews.
• Assist in preparation of periodic Compliance reports for internal use and Board reporting.

About the team

The Global Investigations Unit conducts and supervises investigations into alleged violations of policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. The Investigations Unit is committed to conducting investigations that are fair, impartial, thorough, and timely. The Vice President, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Investigations, will be the lead for all IT and cybersecurity related investigations referred to the Global Investigations Unit, and will oversee a coordinated approach bringing together necessary resources from other groups including Compliance Surveillance, Technology Services, Cybersecurity, Legal, People and Corporate Risk.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is [[$163,300 - [[$236,800, 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. Moody’s also 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.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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

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Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.