Senior Global Business Director - Banking Strategic Accounts
About the role
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 Proven experience of strategic account planning, negotiation, and management of complex, global accounts Established executive-level network to originate, expand, and protect complex, multi-year banking relationships Track record across multiple business functions, including one or more of: frontline sales, account management, business and sales operations, proposition and product management Entrepreneurial spirit: thrives in ambiguity, adapts to shifting circumstances Led complex, strategic negotiations, and delivery on subsequent agreements Established vision and strategy, and influenced complex network to deliver clear results Networker: connected into relevant industries; abreast of latest trends, strong C-suite engagement skills and track record Relationship management and consultative selling, from boardroom to individual contributor; highly diplomatic Excellent communication skills: Written, in person and virtual Global experience working across multiple markets, engaging with virtual teams; ability to speak multiple languages preferred 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 Education Bachelor’s degree required Advanced degree (MBA, JD/LLB, MA/MS, MEng etc) preferred A Moody’s employee at this level would typically have 12+ years of experience in sales roles within data, analytics, or financial services organisations