AVP-Benefits

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 Strong knowledge of benefit plan principles, theories and regulations, and compliance law. Strong organizational, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills. Qualifications Minimum 10 years' experience in all areas of benefits, including Health & Welfare, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution plans, and other insurance plans. Degree in business, human resources, or related field, or equivalent experience. Experience working in a regulated environment is a plus. Responsibilities Support development of Moody's benefits strategy ensuring alignment to business goals and legal/regulatory compliance. Plan, implement and communicate benefit programs, providing opinions and recommendations to formulate policies and procedures. Engage brokers and vendors to implement competitive, cost-effective benefits that enhance employee satisfaction. Carry out benefits benchmarking and advise Total Rewards leaders on the fairness, market alignment, and cost-effectiveness of benefits. Provide counsel and recommendations for benefit program policies and procedures. Embed inclusion in all benefit offerings. Review vendor pricing and manage costs, making recommendations regarding employee/employer cost share and funding models. Ensure accuracy of benefit plan documents and summary plan descriptions. Ensure appropriate governance is in place for benefit plans and providers. Serve as the subject matter expert for escalation of issues Support integration of benefits for acquisitions. Implement external best practices to drive retention and employee engagement through benefit plans and programs. Stay up-to-date with evolving communication technologies and collaborate with Moody's Corporate Communications team to create innovative, effective campaigns. About the team and the Role The Assistant Vice President - Benefits supports the development and implementation of comprehensive benefit strategies tailored for the region. This role manages Moody's benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. The AVP analyzes data to assess program effectiveness and collaborates with People Partners and leadership teams to align Total Rewards offerings with Moody's organizational goals. Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, place of origin, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from Aboriginal persons, members of a visible minority group, persons with a disability, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and women. Moody's is committed to maintaining an inclusive, diverse and accessible workplace. To this end, reasonable accommodations are available on request, and will take into account the particular accommodation needs of individual candidates. If you are selected and require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, you may send your request to AODA@moodys.com . Information provided during the accommodation process will be treated as confidential, and will be shared only to the extent required to properly evaluate accommodation requests. 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.