Description

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

• Experience in data remediation, data quality management, data validation, and enrichment activities within large and complex datasets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data quality issues, trends, and opportunities for process improvement
• Advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SQL for data validation, analysis, and reporting
• Familiarity with Jira, Salesforce, Databricks, and other tools used to support data operations, remediation, and issue management
• Experience coordinating activities across a team, including workload prioritization, coaching, training, and quality oversight
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy and consistency while managing high volumes of data
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, product, technology, sales, and external data provider teams
• 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 in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and relevant professional experience will be considered
• Exposure to SQL, Python, Databricks, data governance, data quality management, or related certifications is considered a plus

Responsibilities

Support data quality initiatives by leading remediation activities, improving data integrity, and providing operational and deputy management support to the Data Specialist team.

• Review, correct, and enrich entity data to resolve inaccuracies, duplicates, and incomplete records
• Research and validate information using internal and external sources to ensure data accuracy and completeness
• Document remediation actions, decisions, and supporting rationale in accordance with established procedures
• Identify recurring data quality issues and trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve processes and quality standards
• Follow data governance, quality, and compliance requirements to maintain data integrity and support audit activities
• Create and assist with the management of Jira tickets to support issue triage, tracking, and resolution across the team
• Manage and follow up on client cases within Salesforce to ensure timely and effective issue resolution
• Support workload prioritization, monitor team outputs, and assist the Team Leader with coaching, training, and quality reviews
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, Information Providers, Sales teams, and other stakeholders to resolve data challenges and improve processes
• Prepare reports, dashboards, meeting notes, and status updates that communicate remediation outcomes, actions, and data quality improvements
• Maintain process documentation, operational manuals, and reference materials to ensure changes and decisions are accurately recorded
• Identify opportunities to leverage Python, Databricks, automation, and approved AI tools to improve data collection, analysis, and remediation efficiency
• Develop technical proposals and recommendations for process improvements and automation initiatives in partnership with senior team members and leadership
• Assist with resource planning and team coverage to ensure continuity of operations during planned and unplanned absences
• Support onboarding and training activities by delivering guidance, answering process-related questions, and serving as a subject matter resource for the team

About the Team

About the team Our Data Estate North America team is responsible for bringing together a vast catalog of data to help business decision-makers assess risks and opportunities . We strive to deliver convenience and insight to our customers by eliminating the hassle of sourcing, preparing, and accessing data, adding value when decisions need to be made. Any analytical activity depends on reliable and accessible data, and we are proud to be a mission-critical information resource for decision-makers around the world. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in improving the availability, quality and accuracy of our data, the efficiency of our processes; collaborating with colleagues around the world.

For US-based roles only: the anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $56,300.00 - $81,650.00, 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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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.