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Get Access To All JobsAt 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
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is 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
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in the financial services industry
- Solid working knowledge of capital markets with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a client-facing role
- Preferred experience within the corporate finance space, including general corporate exposure or sector-specific experience such as real estate, gaming, homebuilding or chemicals. Additional knowledge within digital infrastructure, or digital finance is a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to a customer-centric approach
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively under guidance from management
- Collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups
- Proactive mindset with the ability to exercise initiative and resolve issues independently
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience using customer relationship management platforms such as Salesforce is 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
Undergraduate or first level degree or equivalent experience, preferably in finance, accounting, business, or economics
Responsibilities
Support regional account management activities by serving as a key point of contact for customer relationships, fee management, and service delivery under guidance from management.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned portfolio of customers under guidance from direct manager
- Apply corporate finance and sector knowledge, where applicable, to support client interactions, fee discussions, and meetings across relevant industries
- Liaise with external parties to resolve data, billing, and invoice-related inquiries
- Support fee negotiations and fee term arrangements as directed by management while maintaining customer satisfaction and retention
- Coordinate, prepare, and participate in customer meetings including sourcing and collating relevant materials
- Provide support to management on regional account management activities, including the ratings application process and coordination with business development and internal teams
- Respond independently to customer queries, ensuring a high standard of customer-centric service
- Maintain accurate customer agreements and fee information within internal databases and systems
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales Support, Sales Operations, Billing, and Collections to resolve customer inquiries
- Travel domestically approximately 20% of the time to support customer and business needs
About the Team
The team is responsible for managing and supporting client relationships in the corporate finance space across the region, ensuring a high-quality customer experience throughout the ratings lifecycle. By joining the team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across commercial, analytical, and operational functions while contributing to client retention, revenue integrity, and the continued adoption of efficient and responsible digital and AI-enabled ways of working.
For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $94,500.00 - $137,100.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation. Moody’s also offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody’s also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
For San Francisco positions, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
This position may be considered a promotional opportunity, pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Program Management
Lead with delivery metrics, not just titles
Program management directors are hired on outcomes. Quantify scope: budgets managed, teams led, timelines compressed. Concrete numbers give hiring managers confidence you can own enterprise-level programs, making OPT sponsorship a straightforward business decision.
Target STEM-designated programs if your degree qualifies
A STEM OPT extension adds 24 months to your work authorization, giving employers a longer runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is needed. Degrees in engineering management, information systems, or operations research commonly qualify. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before applying.
Focus on companies with established OPT hiring pipelines
Large technology, defense, and consulting firms have HR teams experienced in OPT compliance. Mid-size companies without dedicated immigration support often hesitate. Research employers' past OPT and H-1B hiring patterns to prioritize applications toward organizations already comfortable with the process.
Address your authorization timeline proactively in interviews
Senior roles involve long onboarding and ramp periods. Framing your OPT duration as sufficient to deliver a full program cycle, while signaling H-1B intent, reassures employers. Bring up the timeline yourself rather than leaving it as an unanswered concern late in negotiations.
Position your international background as a program asset
Many enterprise programs involve global vendors, offshore teams, or cross-regional stakeholders. Your multicultural experience and language skills directly reduce execution risk on those programs, making you a stronger candidate relative to domestic peers with equivalent technical credentials.
Engage a PMP or relevant certification before applying
PMP certification signals professional credibility to hiring committees evaluating senior candidates. Employers weighing OPT paperwork overhead against a candidate's readiness are more likely to proceed when credentials reduce uncertainty about your ability to lead at director level immediately.
Director Of Program Management OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of Program Management on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 graduates to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and program management is recognized as a qualifying occupation under engineering, business, and technology degree programs. The position must be in a field related to your major. Full-time employment is permitted, and seniority level does not disqualify you.
Does my degree have to match program management specifically?
The connection needs to be reasonable, not exact. Degrees in engineering, computer science, business administration, operations research, or information systems are commonly accepted as related to program management roles. USCIS uses a broad standard for OPT eligibility. Document the connection clearly in your records and discuss it with your DSO if you have doubts about your specific major.
How do I find Director of Program Management jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers willing to work with OPT and visa sponsorship. Searching on general platforms wastes time on listings that quietly exclude international candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where sponsorship is realistic, which matters more at the director level where employer commitment is a longer-term question.
Will employers hesitate to hire a director-level candidate on OPT?
Some will, because senior roles involve higher replacement costs if work authorization lapses. The practical counter is demonstrating that your OPT duration covers a full delivery cycle and that you'll pursue H-1B sponsorship. Employers experienced with international talent understand the timeline. Targeting companies with a track record of OPT and H-1B hiring reduces friction significantly.
What happens to my OPT if I change employers after starting a Director of Program Management role?
OPT is not employer-specific, so you can change employers without reauthorizing your EAD. The new role must still be in a field related to your degree and must be reported to your DSO within 10 days. For STEM OPT holders, the new employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need to file a new Form I-983 training plan.