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VP-Govt, Public & Reg Affairs
senior · Risk & Compliance
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.
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 10 years' experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or financial services policy, with substantial exposure to Latin American markets
- Strong understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks across the region, including the roles of the CVM, CNBV, SFC, CMF, and equivalent bodies
- Demonstrated ability to translate policy analysis into clear business impact assessments and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Experience preparing regulatory submissions, consultation responses, licensing applications, or equivalent analytical and advocacy work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish; fluency in Portuguese is strongly preferred
- Strong relationship-building skills with government officials, regulators, and senior internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions; comfortable operating with autonomy in a matrixed, global organization
- Direct experience in a Latin American financial regulator, central bank, government ministry, or regulated financial institution is preferred, as is familiarity with credit rating agency regulation and capital markets frameworks in the region
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use
- Bachelor's degree required; a postgraduate qualification in law, public policy, economics, international relations, or a related discipline is preferred
- Monitor and analyze financial services regulation, securities law, and credit rating agency frameworks across key Latin American jurisdictions, maintaining a structured regulatory tracker covering timelines, dossiers, and decision points
- Prepare clear briefings, impact assessments, and position papers on regulatory developments for senior leadership, translating complex legal texts into actionable analysis
- Lead the drafting of consultation responses, policy submissions, and licensing documentation, coordinating input from Legal, Compliance, and business lines and managing the internal review and sign-off process
- Build and manage relationships with financial regulators, government ministries, central banks, and industry associations across the region, representing Moody's at policy forums and stakeholder events
- Serve as a strategic bridge between the Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs team and Moody's commercial teams, advising on regulatory requirements and licensing pathways affecting market entry and expansion
- Track political, macroeconomic, and capital markets developments across the region, proactively identifying risks and opportunities for Moody's and communicating insights to business stakeholders
- Collaborate with global Government, Public & Regulatory Affairs colleagues and cross-functional teams — including Legal, Compliance, and Risk — to ensure Latin America positions align with global strategy and contribute to cross-regional knowledge sharing
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.