Data Specialist

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. 

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. 

This individual is entrusted with the upkeep, refinement, and expansion of our screening database, ensuring its reliability and accessibility to clients. Additionally, this role encompasses direct engagement with clients to fulfill their data needs and enhance their understanding and utilization of our resources.Key Responsibilities:

• Database Maintenance and Enhancement: Proactively manage and update our historical databases with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness, ensuring they remain an invaluable resource for our subscribers.
• Client Engagement and Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries and requests, offering timely and effective solutions to facilitate access to and comprehension of our data.
• Process Optimization: Continually assess and refine operational procedures to boost efficiency, accuracy, and the overall quality of data updates.
• Data Expansion: Strategically augment our data offerings with new economic or demographic indicators and sources, enriching the breadth and depth of information available to users.
• Documentation Excellence: Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including internal guidelines, data collection methodologies, and FAQs, to support clarity and consistency in data interpretation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Statistics, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Research Proficiency: Experience in research, particularly within these domains, will be considered an asset.
• Relevant Experience: At least two years of professional experience in data management or a closely related field is preferred. AML/KYC experience is a plus. Knowledge of politically exposed persons (PEPs) is also a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus, but not required
• Language Expertise: Experience with other languages besides English is a plus.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $45,900.00 -  $66,600.00, 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, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, 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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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.

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