Let's begin! Subject Matter Expert - Financial Crime Compliance

Moody's•Chicago, NY

2d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial crime compliance within the financial services sector
Deep expertise in Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering, sanctions compliance, and third-party risk management
Direct experience using or implementing solutions that support sanctions screening, Know Your Customer, transaction monitoring, and investigative case management workflows
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior executives and decision-makers
Proven ability to establish credibility with clients and translate complex business challenges into solution-oriented discussions
Ability to travel up to 50% as required
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex sales cycles, including proposals, proof of concepts, and solution architecture discussions is preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree preferred
Relevant industry certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted industry expert driving client engagement, market strategy, and product innovation across financial crime compliance and third-party risk management solutions.
Establish credibility and confidence in Moody’s products through client engagement, industry expertise, and thought leadership activities
Identify client needs and lead solution alignment and architecture discussions to ensure Moody’s offerings are effectively integrated into client workflows
Act as a trusted advisor to banks and other financial institutions by translating business challenges into tailored solution recommendations
Apply industry best practices to enhance customer engagements, including proposals, demonstrations, and proof of concept initiatives
Design, build, and execute market outreach strategies in partnership with marketing, strategy, and sales teams
Develop and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders while representing Moody’s at conferences, client forums, and executive discussions
Produce thought leadership content aligned with client priorities and Moody’s product suite while maintaining an active industry presence
Translate market trends, regulatory developments, and client feedback into product requirements and enhancement opportunities
Identify whitespace opportunities and support business cases for product innovation and strategic growth initiatives
Deliver training and enablement sessions on client use cases, workflows, personas, and market dynamics for internal sales, customer success, and strategy teams
Partner closely with internal stakeholders to define Moody’s value proposition and support go-to-market execution efforts