Country Compliance Officer (Latin America)

About the role

Moody's is looking for a Country Compliance Officer (AVP - Compliance) to lead and support its Local Compliance Program across designated Latin American jurisdictions. The role provides regulatory guidance, manages compliance risks and fosters a strong culture of compliance within the Moody's Local team, which works closely with business leaders and employees across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance initiatives across Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and other designated jurisdictions, giving guidance on regulatory and compliance matters
• Serve as Compliance Officer and main liaison with regulators, answer regulatory inquiries, prepare internal staff for regulatory examinations and advise on resolving regulatory and compliance issues
• Support the development, implementation and management of anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks and act as the designated AML Compliance Officer when required
• Advise employees on Local policies such as securities trading, gifts, outside business interests, confidentiality, information barriers, recordkeeping and regulatory disclosures
• Carry out compliance risk assessments, identify emerging risks and support Compliance Surveillance and Investigations teams
• Prepare and deliver compliance training materials and present to boards, regulators, business leadership and senior management
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders globally on compliance matters

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Law, Finance or a related field
• 4-8 years of compliance experience at a financial industry regulator or a regulated financial services firm; anti-money laundering experience is a plus
• Anti-Money Laundering certification preferred
• Fluency in English and Spanish

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to engage regulators, senior management and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Understanding of financial services regulations, compliance frameworks and risk management principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, make independent decisions and adapt to changing regulatory environments
• Personal ethics, integrity and a commitment to a culture of compliance
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and interest in responsible AI practices