Assistant Director, Project Manager

About Moody's Corporation

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.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Director, Project Manager

• As a project manager within the Corporates and Governments team, you will act as the strategic leader and primary point of contact for client implementation projects, representing Moody’s Analytics and ensuring alignment with client goals and expectations. You will also at times work on internal projects helping to create value through efficiencies.
• Manage a portfolio of projects including ownership of governance, reporting, contributing to building standard approaches, documentation of requirements, maintaining customer documentation and the onboarding plan.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including relationship managers, solution specialists, domain experts, and product managers, to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
• Develop and execute actionable project plans, securing stakeholder buy-in and driving adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks or issues that could impact project delivery, escalating to senior leadership as needed.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management and group leaders, offering insights into project progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes, contributing to the development of best practices, templates, and tools for the broader team.
• Championing customer success by ensuring high levels of client satisfaction, proactively addressing concerns, and delivering value through tailored implementation approaches.

Skills and Competencies

• 3+ years of experience in delivering complex, high-value client implementations in financial services, compliance, or SaaS environments.
• Proven ability to lead large, cross-functional project teams in high-pressure environments, delivering measurable results while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, and build trusted client relationships.
• Demonstrated expertise in engaging with high-profile strategic clients, deeply understanding their needs, and serving as a dedicated advocate within the organization to drive their success.
• Relevant technical acumen, including knowledge of SaaS solutions, APIs, and AI-powered tools.
• Skilled in project governance, risk management, and resource planning, with a track record of navigating competing priorities to deliver client-focused outcomes.
• Collaborative leadership style, fostering teamwork, innovation, and accountability, with experience in mentoring and coaching team members to enhance overall capability.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office, Asana, and Confluence or other relevant tools.
• 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
• KYC certification or familiarity with compliance subjects (e.g. KYC, AML, ABC, Sanctions and PEPs). AML qualification desired but not required.

About The Team

Our team plays a pivotal role in driving Moody’s Analytics by delivering complex and high-value Compliance (KYC/KYS/screening/Entity Data Verification) solutions to our clients. We are a dynamic, collaborative group of experienced project managers and domain experts dedicated to ensuring seamless client implementations while contributing to the continuous evolution of our processes and solutions. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and make a tangible impact on the growth and innovation of our business.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Client Implementation
• Financial Services
• SaaS Solutions
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• KYC/AML Compliance
• Project Governance