Senior Industry Practice Lead - (Subject Matter Expert) - Export Controls and Trade Compliance

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Skills and Competencies

Deep subject matter expertise in export controls and trade compliance, including product classification, licensing, and customs and trade workflows

Strong working knowledge of the major regimes, such as US EAR and ITAR, the EU Dual-Use Regulation, UK export controls, and OFAC, EU, UK, and UN sanctions programs

Strong ability to act as a trusted advisor, translating regulatory requirements and data-driven solutions into measurable business value and reduced regulatory exposure

Demonstrated experience driving technology and data transformation to enhance automation, screening accuracy, and operational efficiency

Strong understanding of KPIs, workflows, business requirements, and stakeholder dynamics across compliance, legal, trade operations, logistics, procurement, and finance functions

Strategic and analytical mindset, capable of identifying market trends, regulatory developments (such as evolving sanctions, entity listings, and diversion and circumvention risks), and whitespace opportunities

Professional resilience and credibility when operating in complex, high-pressure client environments, including those facing enforcement scrutiny or fast-moving geopolitical change

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 degree required
• Additional relevant qualifications, certifications, or professional associations are beneficial (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Officer, Certified Global Trade Specialist, CAMS, or equivalent)
• 10–15+ years of experience in export controls, trade compliance, sanctions compliance, consulting, or related corporate or regulatory environments

Responsibilities

• This client-facing role serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle, establishing credibility in Moody's export controls and trade compliance solutions.
• Support discovery, qualification, and solution design by facilitating solution architecture aligned to corporate customer use cases, such as third-party screening, end-use and end-user due diligence, and supply chain risk monitoring
• Elevate RFP and Proof of Concept processes using industry best practices and compliance transformation expertise
• Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to design and execute effective market outreach strategies
• Lead industry engagement initiatives, including speaking at events, publishing thought leadership, and building relationships with customers, regulators, and trade bodies
• Identify emerging market themes and regulatory requirements, including new controls, sanctions designations, and enforcement priorities, to future-proof Moody's solutions
• Detect and articulate whitespace opportunities, supporting the development of new capabilities and enhancements, and building business cases for product development and continuous solution improvement
• This position offers a dynamic work environment, requiring up to 50% travel to engage with clients face-to-face, while also providing the flexibility of hybrid working

About the Team

The Industry Practice team at Moody's Analytics is a group of experienced subject matter experts drawn from corporate, consulting, and regulatory backgrounds. Aligned closely with customer segments, the team plays a critical role in connecting real-world export controls and trade compliance challenges with Moody's data, analytics, and technology solutions. As industry leaders and advocates, the team shapes strategy through thought leadership, client engagement, and market insight, working collaboratively with sales and product partners to deliver impactful, future-ready solutions across Europe.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.