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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
• Minimum 5 years of relevant audit experience (preferrably in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or a global organization) within an audit, risk or controls role.
• Ideal candidate should have experience conducting both operational and technology/cyber audits. Relevant experience in these areas through other roles (e.g. compliance, risk management, consulting) within fintech/financial services or software and technology companies are also valuable.
• Good knowledge of internal controls, internal controls frameworks and risk standards (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST etc.), Sarbanes Oxley Act, regulations pertaining to financial services industry, GAAP and financial systems and related technology
• Understanding of the Risk Assessment process
• Risk/Controls experience in cyber/information security, IT applications, operations, or infrastructure. This may include areas such as identity and access management, cloud computing, data privacy, cyber threats, disaster recover/resiliency and SDLC standards.
• Ability to lead meetings with stakeholders as well as IA management team
• Stays abreast of emerging regulatory requirements as well as technology trends (e.g. Cloud, DevOps, Agile, AI, etc.)
• Experience drafting reports/memos/recommendations to stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required; experience with GRC tools is preferred
• Experience relating to regulations pertaining to the financial services and/or fintech industry would be beneficial
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Candidate should be innovative, result oriented and should be able to demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion, leadership, team management, project management and critical thinking skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Education
• Bachelor's degree
• CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent professional qualification required
• Responsibilities
• The Audit Manager will manage the day-to-day execution of integrated financial, operational, regulatory, and IT-focused audits. This role requires a blend of operational audit as well as IT audit experience.

Manages Audit Lifecycle

• Lead moderately complex audit projects, from planning to reporting, utilizing a risk-based approach. Prepare and communicate audit testing methodology, develop audit engagement budget and timelines, supervise and/or execute audit field work.
• Confirm audit observations with management, including agreement of the facts around potential issues, develop the ‘what could go wrong’ for audit issues, collaborate with stakeholders to develop meaningful recommendations and prepare draft audit report.

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of risk and controls across a variety of risk areas, including financial, operational, cyber, and technology processes.
• Maintain an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology processes, risks, and controls related to Moody's business.
• Identify key risks and leading practices for the area under review.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Develops relationships with audit stakeholders, manages stakeholder expectations and aligns audit projects based on stakeholder objective of the area under review. Runs meetings with stakeholders, and has persuasive conversations around the ‘what could go wrong’ for audit issues. Supports team leads in educating stakeholders on best practices in governance, risk and control.

Data Analytics

• Continuously expands knowledge of data analytics and use of technology to enhance audit testing, identify opportunities for continuous monitoring and repeatable test plans. Capable of performing intermediate level data analytics functions within Excel or equivalent applications (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists in developing or supporting other IA deliverables (i.e., local/regional regulatory requests, board materials, etc.).
• Leads and/or supports execution of innovative solutions on projects and supports IA management team in overall change management.
• Assists with enhancing the internal audit standards, processes, templates and audit techniques to increase overall efficiency and quality of internal audit delivery.
• Coaches junior staff members through the audit lifecycle, including communicating roles and expectations for project team at the start of the project, reinforcing accountability of project deliverables, hours, cost and cycle time, developing test steps, reviewing workpapers and providing feedback. Acts as a role model by exemplifying high performance for team members.

• About the Team
• The Moody’s Internal Audit team is dedicated to providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Company’s operations and the effectiveness of the control, risk management, and compliance processes
• #LI-Hybrid
• Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
• 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.