Manager - Events and Outreach

About Moody's and Role Overview

Moody's Corporation unites top talent to transform risk into opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture where diverse ideas thrive. As a global authority in ratings and risk assessment, Moody's advances AI-driven intelligence to decode complexity and empower clients to confidently navigate uncertainty.

Role Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of Advisory Board programs, taking lead responsibility for strategy, production, and on-site management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to establish objectives, craft agendas, and facilitate impactful executive dialogues.
• Create executive experiences designed to stimulate meaningful conversations, gather insights, and deepen customer connections.
• Support or lead crucial workstreams for Tier 1 events, including executive engagement and stakeholder initiatives.
• Manage event schedules, vendor partnerships, and cross-department coordination ensuring flawless execution.
• Establish and monitor success criteria such as engagement quality, audience composition, business impact, lead capture, and data accuracy.
• Provide post-event analysis and insights to continuously enhance future strategies and program effectiveness.
• Administer budgets for all events, overseeing forecasts, monitoring expenditures, reconciliations, and maintaining financial compliance.

Required Skills and Expertise

• 3 to 5 years of growing experience in event management, brand activations, experiential marketing, or within creative agencies.
• Proven leadership in managing end-to-end event programs with a focus on achieving results.
• Adept at engaging and influencing senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize across diverse project streams.
• Capable of blending strategic vision with agile execution in dynamic environments.
• Experience handling budgets, vendor contracts, and venue logistics on a large scale.
• Proficiency with event platforms, registration systems, CRM tools, and collaborative technologies.
• Advanced understanding of artificial intelligence concepts with practical application of AI tools to optimize workflows and enhance operational productivity, alongside awareness of AI risk management and ethical use.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience is required.

Team Insight

The Global Events & Outreach team at Moody's operates as a cohesive and data-oriented unit that delivers impactful initiatives aligning with business and brand objectives. This team collaborates across marketing, sales, and other segments to craft informed, engaging event experiences using analytics and innovative tools to elevate event quality continually.

Compensation and Benefits

For U.S.-based candidates, the estimated base salary ranges from $78,800 to $114,200 annually, depending on experience, education, skill level, and location. Incentive compensation is also available. Moody's offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage (medical, dental, vision), parental leave, paid time off, 401(k) with company contributions, insurance plans, discounted employee stock purchases, and tuition reimbursement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Moody's is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic by law. Accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs upon request.

Legal and Compliance Notes

Recruitment follows fair chance ordinances where applicable, and salaries comply with equal pay legislation. Employment may require securities holding disclosures and adherence to Moody's trading policies.